Calypso Queen cabbage tree
Cordyline fruticosa 'Calypso Queen'
USDA zones10 to 12
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Calypso Queen' cabbage tree (Cordyline fruticosa 'Calypso Queen') is an annual for borders, containers, and accents. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist, loamy soil. It has an erect habit and grows at a moderate pace. The evergreen foliage stays on the plant all year in mild spots.
Pairs well with Dragon Wing Pink begonia, Thai Constellation monstera, and Tidal Wave Silver petunia.