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Cordyline hybrida 'Festival™ Burgundy' – Compact Cascading Foliage for Containers

Festival™ Burgundy Cordyline (Cordyline hybrida var. JURred 'Festival™ Burgundy')

This basal-branching cordyline combines rugged easy-care attributes with an unusual mix of shiny dark color, compact bushy form, short stems, and cascading grass-like leaves. Also known as Festival grass.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Low-maintenance, high-impact plant. Makes a great container plant and can be wintered indoors as an easy-care houseplant.

Growing Conditions & Care

Prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. If grown indoors, provide bright filtered or indirect light and moderate water. Remove dead leaves as required.

Potential Problems

Information provided by Anthony Tesselaar.

Quick Reference

Height: 1–3 ft.
Spread: 3–6 ft.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Moisture: Adaptable
Maintenance: Low
Bloom Time: Fall, spring, summer
Flower Color: Pink
Foliage Color: Colorful/Burgundy
Uses: Containers, beds, borders, indoor plant, specimen, many landscape uses
Type: Grass
Special: Drought tolerant

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