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Products > Cordyline banksii Electric Pink ['Sprilecpink'] PP19,213   Cordyline banksii Electric Pink ['Sprilecpink'] PP19,213 - Electric Pink Grass Tree    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Grass-like Family: Dracaenaceae (~Agaveaceae) Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Red/Purple Foliage: Yes Variegated Foliage: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Spring Fragrant Flowers: Yes Synonyms: [C. australis, C. banksii 'Electric Pink'] Height: 4-8 feet Width: 3-4 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: <15° F Cordyline banksii Electric Pink ['Sprilecpink'] PP19,213 (Electric Pink Grass Tree) - An outrageously bright pink-colored plant with an upright habit of many narrow dark maroon leaves that are edged with bright pink - truly electric! This cultivar is a bit of a mystery - its growth habit appears similar in appearance to other brightly colored Cordyline australis cultivars, though it seems to be more clump forming with a developing caudex. We have heard speculation that it is a cultivar of Cordyline banksii, the Forest Cabbage Tree or Ti Ngahere that clumps more like a Phormium though some think it a hybrid between Cordyline australis and Cordyline banksii. This parentage could make this plant a smaller more clumping species rather than having tree-like stature of the Cordyline australis cultivars, which easily reach 25 ft. tall. The tallest plants we have measured of 'Electric Pink' are about 7 feet tall with considerable basal branching so the taller stems could be cut out to maintain a lower clumping plant. Our first crops of this plant were planted in August 2007 and since we were among the first nurseries in California to offer this plant we are all still learning about how it grows and what its tolerances are. We will update this page with our observation as we get more information. So far this plant has flourished in full sun, which enhances the color of its leaves but will also grow well in light shade. As with other Cordyline it will be best with a well-drained soil and will likely by fairly drought tolerant in coastal gardens but more lush with regular irrigation and should prove hardy to around 15° F, growing well in USDA zones 9-10.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Cordyline Electric Pink [Sprilecpink] .     [MORE INFO]