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Variegated cordyline (1 of 2)
The first cordyline, 3 Oct 2026

Variegated cordyline (1 of 2)

Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler' (likely)

A small variegated cordyline with a woody stem and green leaves striped cream and yellow. A few of the older lower leaves are dry. One of two from the nursery, most likely ‘Torbay Dazzler’.

Common name
Variegated cordyline (1 of 2)
Section
Pots & containers
Spot
Garden (sheltered spot)
Soil
Nursery compost
Options
Potential

An architectural foliage feature for a patio container or a sheltered garden position.

From
A local nursery, visited by Kirsty and her mum, Oct 2026
Age
About 3 years (best guess)
Next repot
tbc
Edible
❌ Not for eating.
Hardy
🤔 Borderline: keep this small pot out of cold, wet winter weather
Garden-centre price
about £12 (estimate; £10–£13 range)
RHS guide

Care & updates

  1. Observation

    Leaf close-ups: likely 'Torbay Dazzler'.

  2. Arrived

    Came home from the nursery with Kirsty and her mum. Put somewhere sheltered and checked it wasn't bone dry. Roots not looked at yet.

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