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Cordyline Ti-Red Sister features red, pink, and burgundy foliage with upright growth. Suitable for shaded garden beds, patios, and Southwest Florida landscapes.
| Mature Height: | 4–6 ft. |
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| Mature Width: | 3–5 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Part Sun to Part Shade (3–6 Hours) |
| Water Needs: | Moderate |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister' |
| Grows Well In Zones: | USDA Zones: 10-11 |
Cordyline Ti-Red Sister – Colorful Tropical Foliage for Shaded Gardens
Provides year-round leaf color and upright growth. Suitable for protected courtyards, foundation beds, and outdoor containers.
Cordyline Ti-Red Sister is a tropical evergreen plant known for its colorful leaves in shades of bright pink, red, burgundy, and green. Its upright growth provides height and year-round foliage color without relying on seasonal flowers. In Southwest Florida, it is commonly used in protected tropical landscape beds, shaded courtyards, foundation plantings, and outdoor containers. Botanically known as Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister', it typically grows 4–6 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide. Its long, colorful leaves develop along upright stems, creating a full appearance that provides height without the spread of larger shrubs.
This plant grows best in bright, filtered sunlight to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Gentle morning sunlight helps maintain its pink and red leaf coloring, while protection from intense afternoon sun reduces the risk of leaf scorching.
For landscape planting, space Cordyline Ti-Red Sister approximately 2–3 feet apart, depending on the starting plant size and desired coverage. Its upright growth makes it suitable behind shorter foliage plants, between green shrubs, or in smaller tropical planting beds.
Newly planted Red Sister requires regular watering while its roots become established. Mature plants prefer moderate, consistent soil moisture during active growth. Allow the upper soil to begin drying between waterings, and avoid areas where water collects after heavy rainfall.
Cordyline Ti-Red Sister grows at a moderate rate during warm weather. Older lower leaves naturally decline as the plant develops. Removing yellow or damaged leaves helps maintain its appearance, while cutting back tall stems can encourage additional shoots.
Red Sister is sensitive to freezing temperatures and direct salt spray. Sheltered planting locations are recommended, particularly in areas exposed to strong winds or occasional frost.
Why You'll Love It
Bright Pink and Burgundy Foliage: Produces colorful leaves with pink, red, burgundy, and green markings that contrast with surrounding green landscape plants.
Year-Round Foliage Color: Maintains colorful leaves throughout the year in warm conditions without relying on seasonal flowers.
Upright Color Accent: Adds approximately 4–6 feet of foliage height behind smaller shrubs and groundcovers without forming a wide hedge.
Color in Filtered Light: Bright, indirect sunlight and gentle morning sun help maintain strong pink and red leaf coloring.
Sun Requirements: Grows best in bright, filtered sunlight to partial shade, with protection from intense afternoon sun.
Water Needs: Requires regular watering during establishment and consistent, moderate moisture during active growth.
Mature Size: Approximately 4–6 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, depending on growing conditions.
Best Uses: Tropical color beds, covered entryways, partially shaded courtyards, patio containers, layered garden beds, and protected foundation plantings.
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