Cordyline 'Pink Diamond' (botanically known as Cordyline fruticosa 'Pink Diamond') is a highly decorative tropical evergreen plant renowned for its striking, multi-coloured foliage. This upright, clumping shrub features broad, strap-like leaves heavily variegated with combinations of vibrant pink, cream, and soft olive green. Its bright pink stems (petioles) make it an exceptional standout feature plant for tropical gardens, outdoor patios, or bright indoor spaces.
Light requirement: Best in filtered light, part shade. Can tolerate full sun but requires protection from harsh afternoon sun, which reduces leaf burn and maintains the best pink coloration.
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of a wide range of soil types
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 1.5-2.5
Mature Width: up to 1.2m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate, once established
Frost Tolerant: Highly sensitive to frost
Wind Tolerant: Moderate
Leaf colour: Heavy streaks of creamy-white, soft olive green, and pale grey-green.
Leaf Variegation pattern: Strikingly variegated with broad, multi-coloured longitudinal stripes.
Size of leaf: 30cm to 60cm long & 5cm to 10cm wide.
Flower colour: They are typically white, pale pink, or light lavender.
Flowering season: Late spring to summer
Flower size: Small cup-shaped, and relatively inconspicuous. They cluster together on long, loose, branched sprays known as panicles.
Cordyline 'Pink Diamond' (botanically known as Cordyline fruticosa 'Pink Diamond') is a highly decorative tropical evergreen plant renowned for its striking, multi-coloured foliage. This upright, clumping shrub features broad, strap-like leaves heavily variegated with combinations of vibrant pink, cream, and soft olive green. Its bright pink stems (petioles) make it an exceptional standout feature plant for tropical gardens, outdoor patios, or bright indoor spaces.
Light requirement: Best in filtered light, part shade. Can tolerate full sun but requires protection from harsh afternoon sun, which reduces leaf burn and maintains the best pink coloration.
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of a wide range of soil types
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 1.5-2.5
Mature Width: up to 1.2m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate, once established
Frost Tolerant: Highly sensitive to frost
Wind Tolerant: Moderate
Leaf colour: Heavy streaks of creamy-white, soft olive green, and pale grey-green.
Leaf Variegation pattern: Strikingly variegated with broad, multi-coloured longitudinal stripes.
Size of leaf: 30cm to 60cm long & 5cm to 10cm wide.
Flower colour: They are typically white, pale pink, or light lavender.
Flowering season: Late spring to summer
Flower size: Small cup-shaped, and relatively inconspicuous. They cluster together on long, loose, branched sprays known as panicles.