Charlie Boy Cordyline

Charlie Boy Cordyline

5 Gallon
$69.00
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Charlie Boy Cordyline

Cordyline australis ‘Charlie Boy'

A compact, adaptable cordyline with deep burgundy foliage that provides reliable color and structure in sun or shade.

$69.00
Container sizeSize guide 5 Gallon

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Description

Charlie Boy Cordyline is a rich, dramatic selection that adds depth and sophistication with its deep, wine-colored foliage. Its long, arching leaves are a saturated bronze-red to burgundy, often with even darker red edges, maintaining this luxurious color in both sun and shade better than many red-leaved varieties. Forming a compact, dense clump, it provides a strong vertical element and pairs beautifully with silver, blue, or lime-green plants. Its adaptability and striking color make it a versatile and reliable choice for many garden styles.

  • Deep Burgundy-Bronze Foliage: Features elegant, strap-like leaves in a consistent, dark wine-red or bronze color that holds well in various light conditions.

  • Compact, Dense Clumping Habit: Grows in a very tidy, upright mound, making it ideal for formal plantings, containers, or where space is limited.

  • Adaptable to Sun or Shade: Performs well in full sun (where colors may deepen) to partial shade (where it retains good color), offering more flexibility in placement than some cordylines.

  • Low Water Needs & Deer Resistant: Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant and, like all cordylines, is not favored by deer.

  • Excellent Color Contrast Plant: Its dark foliage makes it a perfect backdrop or contrast for flowering plants with white, pink, yellow, or blue blooms.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 3 ft
  • Mature spread: 3 ft

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  • Features:Long, arching linear leaves with glossy burgundy-red coloration and red margins, forming a fountain-like spray. Produces small fragrant white flower clusters in late spring.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Bright indirect light (optimizes foliage color)
  • Key Advantages:Rich burgundy-red foliage,Compact architectural form,Drought tolerant,Deer resistant
  • Landscape Uses:Patio containers,Tropical borders,Indoor decorative plant,Color contrast plantings
  • Special Care:Protect from temperatures below 55°F (13°C),Water when top 1" of soil dries,Mist leaves weekly indoors,Fertilize bi-monthly in growing season
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Late spring (rare indoors),Foliage: Year-round

Faqs

Q: Will it stay red in the shade?
A: Yes, one of 'Charlie Boy's' strengths is its ability to retain a good burgundy-bronze color even in partial shade, though it may be slightly deeper and richer in full sun.

Q: How big does it ultimately get?
A: It is a relatively small cultivar, typically maturing around 3-4 feet tall and wide. This makes it very easy to manage in the landscape or in a large container for many years.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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