Cordyline Charlie Boy

Bold, sculptural & effortlessly stylish—the Cordyline & Astelia Collection brings year-round architectural drama to patios, borders & coastal gardens.

From the metallic shimmer of Astelia ‘Silver Spear’ to the vivid pink-striped leaves of Cordyline ‘Charlie Boy’ & the elegant cream-edged variegation of Torbay Dazzler, these evergreen structural plants transform outdoor spaces with their form & colour. The collection spans an array of tones—from the lime freshness of Lime Passion to the bronze warmth of Peko—each variety offering contrast & vertical rhythm throughout the seasons. Together, they provide texture, movement & tropical charm to modern landscapes, Mediterranean schemes or container displays.

Each plant is supplied as a healthy, fresh & fully established 3L rootball in its nursery pot, grown in premium peat-free compost & hand-raised at our Yorkshire nursery. Professionally cultivated for strength & resilience, these garden-ready plants arrive fully rooted & ready to thrive on arrival. Cordylines reward maturity with tall flower panicles that attract pollinators, while Astelia ‘Silver Spear’ delivers a striking metallic accent year-round. Perfect for beginners & collectors alike, they’re hardy, low-maintenance & instantly impactful.

Cultural Information:

• Common Names: Cabbage Palm, Cabbage Tree, Astelia ‘Silver Spear’
• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 90 cm–2 m × 60 cm–1 m (variety dependent)
• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Evergreen Shrub or Perennial
• Perfect for: Borders, Patio Pots, Coastal Gardens, Tropical Planting
• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer (Cordyline varieties)
• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Well-Drained Soil
• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators
• Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub or Perennial

Foliage: Sword-Like, Variegated or Metallic Silver