Cordyline banksii ‘Electric Pink’ is a bold, upright accent plant that brings vibrant color and a strong vertical presence into the landscape. It’s a great choice when you want to introduce something eye catching without relying on flowers.

The foliage is made up of long, narrow, arching leaves in striking shades of hot pink, burgundy, and deep green. The color is especially intense in bright light, creating a vivid contrast against more neutral or silvery plants.

It grows in a clumping, upright form with multiple stems, giving it a layered look that adds both height and movement. Compared to other cordylines, it tends to have a slightly looser, more relaxed habit, which makes it feel less rigid and more integrated into mixed plantings.

It works well as a focal point, in containers, or repeated throughout a design to carry color and create rhythm.

Cordyline ‘Electric Pink’ grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well drained soil. It benefits from regular watering, especially in warmer conditions, but should not be kept overly wet.

It typically reaches about 4 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, forming an upright, multi-stemmed clump. It is well suited for USDA zones 9 through 11. The foliage is evergreen.

This plant has low to moderate toxicity and should not be ingested.

The flowers are small and not especially showy, with the plant primarily grown for its foliage.

It is generally deer resistant.

Cordyline banksii ‘Electric Pink’ fits especially well into tropical, modern, and coastal garden designs, where its bold color can be used to create contrast and focal points.

It pairs well with plants like Phormium ‘Tom Thumb’ to echo warm tones in a more compact form, Lomandra ‘Platinum Beauty’ to introduce a lighter variegated contrast, and Echeveria ‘Black Prince’ to create a dark, grounding layer that makes the pink tones stand out.

Expert Tip:

Place this in bright light to bring out the strongest pink tones, because lower light can dull the color. Protecting it from harsh wind will also help keep the foliage looking clean and intact.

— Nick from Rooted Theory