Cordyline australis or the New Zealand Cabbage Tree is a striking evergreen shrub.
It can grow as a small tree (6m) but is most often seen in pots or tubs to around 1-2m.
It has long, narrow arching leaves and produces panicles of very fragrant small white flowers in summer up to 30cms long.
Cultivars have been produced in a variety of colours and styles including:-
Cordyline australis 'Green Star'
Cordyline australis Mean Green'
Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation' - perhaps the most popular
Cordyline australis 'Red Star'
Cordyline australis 'Sundance'