Cordyline australis ‘Black Knight’ (tube stock)
Cordyline australis ‘Black Knight’ (tube stock)
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These Cordyline australis ‘Black Knight’ (Black Knight Cordyline) plants are being sold as healthy tube stock. Each plant is well-rooted and ready to grow on, but we don’t have space to pot them up and hold them longer in the nursery. Selling as a full tray - 108x 42mm tubes per tray.
Cordyline australis ‘Black Knight’ (Black Knight Cordyline) is a bold and dramatic plant featuring deep burgundy-black sword-shaped leaves that form a striking, upright rosette. Its architectural shape and rich foliage colour provide excellent contrast in garden beds, borders, and modern landscape designs. Mature plants develop a slender trunk, giving them a sculptural, tree-like presence.
Tough and low-maintenance, Black Knight performs well in full sun to partial shade and tolerates dry conditions once established. It’s ideal for adding vertical interest to mixed plantings, coastal gardens, or decorative pots. This hardy variety maintains year-round appeal, offering structure and colour in both contemporary and tropical landscapes.
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Mature height
2–3 metres
Mature width
1–2 metres
Spacing
1–1.5 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Deep burgundy to near-black foliage with a glossy sheen
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer [December–February], producing fragrant cream-white flower clusters on mature plants
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance; remove old leaves and spent flower stems to keep a tidy appearance
Root System
Develops a non-invasive, fibrous root system that remains compact and well-contained. Roots typically extend 30–60 cm into the soil, providing good stability without being aggressive.