Cordyline red Sensation is tough hardy and not thirsty,  it's a good-looker and it doesn't attract any major pests or diseases.
 
Type and Habit: Dwarf, clump forming form of Cordyline species.
Average Height: To 1 metre.
Soil: Adaptable to most well drained soils but prefers some organic matter added and a light fertilise in spring. Mulch well.
Aspect: Full sun to part shade.
Foliage: The slender and almost grass-like leaves are in rich ruby and burgundy colours up to 80 cm long and arching out in a cascading form.
Flowers: Slender, upright flower stems form during late spring and summer bearing small pale mauve star shaped flowers with a light fragrance.
Uses: Great in tubs  massed as a ground cover  the foliage is soft and not messy so it’s good around pools.
Features: It’s tough hardy and not thirsty – it’s a good-looker and it doesn’t attract any major pests or diseases. The foliage colour is brilliant and looks great as a contrast especially against lime and silver foliage plants.