Red Star Cordyline

16 years ago

I accidentally overwintered a small (10 in) Red Star Cordyline in a plunge pot outside. I have read they are hardy to zone 7. There was only about 3 inches of straw over it, the leaves died off but has come back and is now about 14 inches tall. Has anyone successfully overwintered a more mature plant - say, 2 to 3 feet tall? If so, did the leaves survive? How was it protected?

Comments (2)

birdsnblooms
16 years ago
Eko, I just bought a Red Star that I plan on overwintering indoors..I'd imagine they are hardy (in warm areas) since I've recently seen 2 humongous Red Star Cordylines for sale..They had one in the nursery where I got mine. It was in a 24" pot and perfect..at least 4' tall and 5' wide. Leaves thickened, and the purple was very pronounced..Are you planning on keeping outside all winter again, or overwinter indoors? Toni
ekoboat
Original Author
16 years ago
Wow, that sounds like a beautiful plant. I want to overwinter it outdoors in the ground, but I don't want to kill it. I know it is root hardy here (so far) but don't want it to start from the roots every year. I've not found any info on wintering it in colder areas yet.
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