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Cha Cha Cordyline

Cordyline 'Cha Cha'

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Overview

The Cordyline 'Cha Cha' is a vibrant perennial featuring variegated leaves in a blend of yellow, green, and caramel tones. Its strappy foliage forms a dense, tropical-looking clump, reaching up to 3-4 feet in height and spread. Hardy and low maintenance, this plant thrives in USDA zones 8-11, preferring part shade to full sun. It adds striking color contrast to landscape designs and is excellent for container planting.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 8–11Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean

Cha Cha Cordyline (Cordyline 'Cha Cha') — The Cordyline 'Cha Cha' is a vibrant perennial featuring variegated leaves in a blend of yellow

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Asparagaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Cha Cha Cordyline (Cordyline 'Cha Cha') — The Cordyline 'Cha Cha' is a vibrant perennial featuring variegated leaves in a blend of yellow

Photograph: FreCha, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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