| Description | Cordyline australis
Red Sensation cordylines are a great foliage plant for creating interest in the garden. Also known as Aussie Outdoor Palms, cordylines in general are hardy, low maintenance plants good for modern gardens and pots too. With their sword like leaves and striking colour, red cordylines are a fantastic foliage plant for contrast. They can grow to 1 meter wide by 1.5 meters high, or be trimmed once a year and kept smaller. | Angelica plants are biennials belonging to the Parsley family. It originated in Northern and Central Europe. In ancient times this plant was considered a powerful protective herb against evil spirits, witchcraft and disease, and in the 17th century it was considered a major medicinal plant. Roots and leaves are used as a digestive stimulant, and the roots and rhizomes are approved by the German Commission E for digestive disturbances including flatulence and mild gastro spasms! The roots, stalks, leaves and flowers are all edible. The stalks are candied for cake decoration, leaves are added to cooked fruit dishes, soups, stews, fish or poultry. The essential oil of the roots and seeds are used as a vanilla like flavouring. This plant can grow up to 1m tall, and prefers a sheltered, semi shaded spot. To survive, this plant requires regular watering in warmer months. And to stop the leaves drying out give them a little spray of water also!! 4" pot size | |
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