Botanical Name: Cordyline australis ‘Black Knight’ 200mm Pot

Common Name: Black Knight NZ Cabbage Tree

Average Height (from the top of the pot): Approx. 300mm from the top of the pot

Cordyline australis ‘Black Knight’ is a striking evergreen foliage plant loved for its dramatic deep burgundy to near-black leaves and upright architectural shape. It is an excellent choice for Sydney gardens, feature pots, poolside planting, modern landscapes and coastal gardens where strong colour and structure are wanted.

This 200mm pot size is a great starter option for customers wanting a bold feature plant with instant foliage contrast. As it matures, Black Knight develops a strong palm-like form with long sword-shaped leaves, making it ideal for adding height and a modern statement to garden beds and pots.

Black Knight is especially useful for contrasting against silver foliage, lime-green plants, white flowers, native grasses and bright green hedging. It performs best in a sunny position, where the foliage colour is usually strongest.

Features:

• Striking dark burgundy to near-black foliage
• 200mm pot size
• Evergreen architectural feature plant
• Long sword-shaped leaves
• Strong upright growth habit
• Excellent foliage contrast plant
• Suitable for feature pots and garden beds
• Great for coastal and modern landscapes
• Low-maintenance once established
• Suitable for Sydney gardens

Position:

Full sun to part shade. Best foliage colour is usually achieved in full sun. Plant in a bright position with well-drained soil.

Ideal For:

• Feature planting
• Modern gardens
• Poolside gardens
• Coastal gardens
• Large decorative pots
• Front gardens
• Driveway planting
• Architectural landscapes
• Foliage contrast planting
• Low-maintenance gardens

Plant Apart:

Plant approximately 1m to 1.5m apart when planting in groups, depending on the desired finished look and mature spread.

Height at Maturity:

Approx. 2m to 3m tall and around 1m to 1.5m wide depending on growing conditions, pruning and location.

Environment Conditions:

• Soil: Well-drained soil is best.
• Climate: Suitable for Sydney conditions, including coastal and exposed positions.
• Water: Water regularly while establishing. Once established, it is generally hardy and lower maintenance.
• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade, with full sun helping maintain stronger dark foliage colour.
• Drainage: Avoid constantly wet or waterlogged soil.

Care:

• Water well after planting and keep soil moist while establishing.
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
• Feed during Spring and Summer with a suitable slow-release fertiliser.
• Remove old or damaged lower leaves when needed.
• Protect from severe frost while young if planted in colder inland areas.
• Major trimming and shaping should only be done during Spring and Summer while the plant is actively growing.

Design:

• Excellent dark foliage feature plant for Sydney gardens
• Creates strong contrast against lime-green, silver and bright green plants
• Perfect for modern, coastal and tropical-style gardens
• Great in decorative pots near entrances, pools and patios
• Adds height, texture and a bold architectural look
• Works beautifully with Lomandra, Agave, Westringia and native grasses

Important Information:

Cordyline australis ‘Black Knight’ is grown mainly for its dark foliage and architectural form. Mature plants may produce creamy white flower clusters during summer.

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