Top 10 Must-Have Tropical Plants for Queensland Gardens
Cordyline australis ‘Black Knight’ TC
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Description:
Cordyline australis ‘Black Knight’ TC is a striking, upright, evergreen plant known for its deep burgundy-black, sword-like foliage. Its bold architectural form adds dramatic contrast to garden landscapes and containers. This hardy variety thrives in various conditions and is an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.
Flowers:
Produces small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers in summer, which are attractive to pollinators.
Foliage:
Narrow, arching, sword-shaped leaves with a rich, dark burgundy-black color that intensifies in full sun.
Fruit:
Develops small, berry-like fruits after flowering, adding seasonal interest.
Form & Size:
Forms a single or multi-trunked palm-like structure, reaching approximately 1.5-2.0m in height and 1m in width.
Growing Conditions:
- Position: Prefers full sun to part shade.
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates sandy or loamy conditions.
- Climate: Suitable for a range of Australian climates, including coastal areas and mild frosts.
- Watering: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering.
Uses:
- Feature plant for modern and tropical-style gardens.
- Excellent in containers and courtyard settings.
- Great for mass planting, borders, or as an accent plant in mixed garden beds.
Maintenance:
- Low-maintenance and hardy.
- Prune dead or damaged leaves to maintain a tidy appearance.
- Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring to promote healthy growth.
Notes:
- Tolerates coastal conditions and moderate frost.
- Works well when paired with contrasting foliage plants for added visual impact.
Companion Plants:
Pairs well with other architectural plants such as Agave, Phormium, Lomandra, and succulents for textural contrast.
Common Name: Black Knight Cordyline
Botanical Name: Cordyline australis ‘Black Knight’ TC
Family: Asparagaceae
Origin: New Zealand
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Product Availability
Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-store however we can either order it in or deliver it to your door. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
- we have access to thousands of plants. if you are looking for a specific plant please let us know and we will see if its coming into store soon or if we can order it for you.
- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
- the above information is exactly the same for Pots. they come and go all year around so please send us a message via the chat button and we will get back to you with availability
Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
Australia
0459150799
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