Highlights
- Striking Bronze-Red Foliage – Adds bold, year-round colour and texture to gardens or patios.
- RHS Award Winner – Recognised for outstanding garden performance and reliability.
- Evergreen & Hardy – Maintains vibrant leaves through all seasons; tolerates UK weather.
- Low Maintenance – Ideal for beginners and busy gardeners; needs minimal care.
- Versatile Placement – Grows well in borders, containers, or as a focal point.
We're offering you a Cordyline Torbay Red for £9.99, saving you up to 33% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £14.99 (correct as of 02.06.2026).
Cordyline 'Torbay Red' – Evergreen Colour for Every Garden
Cordyline australis 'Torbay Red' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its dramatic, sword-shaped leaves in deep bronze-red hues. Native to New Zealand and prized in UK gardens, this variety brings instant architectural impact and colour to patios, borders, and contemporary planting schemes.
- Botanical Name: Cordyline australis 'Torbay Red'
- Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
- Mature Height: Typically reaches 1.5–2.5m (5–8ft) in the UK over several years
- Award: RHS Award of Garden Merit for proven performance
Why Choose 'Torbay Red'?
- Year-Round Interest: Retains its colourful foliage even through winter, ensuring your garden never looks dull.
- Tough & Resilient: Withstands wind, coastal conditions, and light frost (down to approx. -5°C once established).
- Versatile Use: Plant as a specimen in borders or grow in large containers for patios and terraces.
Growing Guide
- Sun/Shade: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
- Soil: Grows best in well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types from neutral to slightly acidic.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season; drought-tolerant once established.
- Hardiness: Suitable for USDA zones 9–11; protect young plants from severe frosts with fleece or mulch.
Planting & Care Tips
- Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn when the soil is warm and moist.
- Caring: Remove any damaged leaves in spring; feed with a balanced fertiliser annually for best growth.
- No Regular Pruning Needed: Simply tidy up older leaves as they fade.
Design Inspiration & Companion Plants
- Create drama by pairing with ornamental grasses, phormiums, or hardy palms.
- Add to modern borders or use as a container centrepiece for instant impact.
FAQs
- When is the best time to plant Cordyline 'Torbay Red'?
The ideal planting time is spring or early autumn when the soil is moist and temperatures are mild. - How fast does it grow?
Cordyline 'Torbay Red' grows moderately, reaching up to 2.5m over several years in UK conditions. - What type of soil does it prefer?
This variety prefers well-drained soil and will thrive in neutral to slightly acidic conditions.
This deal is brought to you by Branded Garden Products Ltd T/A Thompson & Morgan VAT number: GB637851020
Cordyline Torbay Red – Evergreen Architectural Shrub, RHS Award
-33%£9.99£14.99
Only £8.99 with VIP Membership
from £3.59 P&P
