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We have one about to erupt for the first time into flower, how long does the flower last? are they all one colour? How big is your plant to give an 8ft flower? Does is flower every year.

Cant wait!

Once it flowered, it flowered all Summer.
Our plant is about 3ft wide, but it was the size of that little plant in the pot when we bought it. I’ve seen smaller plants flower as well, I think they just like the conditions in the UK. I cut it back by about half every year only because I wouldn’t see the other plants beside it otherwise.

A cordyline we planted 6 years ago has flowered for the first time this year! The actual plant from base to top of leaf was 5.5ft, and the ‘flower’ is like a bush on top, adding a further 2.5ft to it’s height. It is planted in a raised bed of only 12 inches of soil, and has only ever been fleece covered for the winter of 2006-7. Fortunately, it’s planted at the back of the bed, and to date has not required any cutting back, but feel the time has come to think about replacing it, due to it’s impending unmanageable height. However, upon reflection, think we’ll leave it for at least one more year to see if it flowers again! Or it could be one of those plants that once it flowers, it dies…………..

Our Phormium (not actually a Cordyline) is also in a raised bed. I cut about half the plant back each year as it grows so much. It shouldn’t die after it’s flowered, I’m hoping ours will flower this year. We’ll post the pictures if it does.
Jeana