Dancing™ Can Can Cordyline

Looking for a tropical vibe with very little fuss? Meet the Dancing™ Can Can Cordyline PP#24029 (Cordyline australis 'Dancing Can Can'), a flamboyant and colorful evergreen shrub that's all about drama and durability. With bold, sword-like leaves in shades of pink, burgundy, cream, and green, it brings a splash of color to the mild-winter garden 12 months of the year!

This variety stands out thanks to its weeping habit and striking variegation, plus it's tough-as-nails once established. It thrives in warmer climates and offers an almost surreal, painted look to any setting.

The Can Can is a clumping Cordyline, with gracefully arching, variegated leaves that start deep burgundy at the base and shift to creamy white and soft pink at the tips. It grows in a tidy, upright form that can reach 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, giving it the look of a small fountain of color. Though it rarely flowers outside of tropical zones, its foliage is the main show and looks especially dramatic when backlit by the sun!

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Key Features

• Brilliantly variegated pink, cream, green, and burgundy foliage!
• Evergreen and colorful all year
• Upright, clumping form with weeping leaves
• Heat and coastal tolerant
• Deer resistant and low maintenance
• Evergreen in Zones 9–11

Landscaping Uses

Native to New Zealand and part of the Asparagaceae family (Asparagus family!), Cordylines like the Dancing™ Can Can are culturally significant as both ornamental and symbolic plants—representing growth, harmony, and protection. Evergreen in USDA Zones 9–11, it's a heat-tolerant stunner that enhances seasonal planters, poolside summer gardens, and as summery annual accents throughout your landscape.

It can handle coastal conditions and mild frosts. Perfect for containers, patios, or tropical-style borders, it's a garden performer that rarely asks for anything in return.

• Tropical-themed garden centerpiece or sun-drenched garden accent
• Bold thriller in mixed containers!
• Massed in borders for dramatic effect
• Flanking doorways or entry paths for flair
• Poolside, seating area planters, balcony gardens, and patio showpieces!
• Mixed into Mediterranean or Xeric landscape designs

Care and Maintenance

Dancing™ Can Can is an evergreen plant with a tropical flair and a hardy disposition. It's drought tolerant once established, resists deer, and can even handle salt spray!

• Planting Time: Spring or fall in frost-free areas
• Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or rocky soils; avoid soggy spots
• Moisture Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant after root establishment
• Mulch/Arborist Mulch: 3–4 inch deep layer of bark mulch to conserve moisture and buffer roots
• Fertilization Needs: Light feeding in spring with a slow-release fertilizer for foliage plants
• Pruning Info: Remove or trim up any damaged or tattered leaves as needed; no major pruning required
• Special Needs/Perks/Growing Tips:
• Tolerates heat, humidity, saline/salt-tolerant, and dry conditions
• Deer and rabbit-resistant
• Excellent for urban gardens and city balcony gardening!
• Provide protection or container culture in zones colder than 9

A Can't-Miss Garden Star!

The Dancing™ Can Can Cordyline adds instant pizzazz with foliage that refuses to be boring. Whether swaying in a breeze or glowing in sunlight, this plant earns its name with a non-stop color show. It's ideal for gardeners craving bold exotic texture and color without needing high maintenance!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dancing™ Can Can Cordyline cold hardy?
It's hardy in USDA Zones 9–11. In cooler zones, grow it in containers as a seasonal accent annual, or overwinter indoors.

Does the Dancing™ Can Can flower?
It rarely flowers outside of the tropics, but the foliage is the real star here.

Can I grow this Cordyline indoors?
Yes, in a bright location with well-drained soil and consistent moisture, it makes a striking houseplant.

Can Dancing™ Can Can Cordyline be grown as a houseplant?

Yes, it can thrive indoors as a houseplant in bright, indirect light with good drainage and occasional watering—perfect for adding tropical flair inside. Be mindful—Cordylines can be mildly toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, so use caution around curious pets.

Can I bring my Cordyline indoors for winter?

Absolutely! In colder zones, grow it in a container and bring it indoors before frost—place it near a sunny window and reduce watering during dormancy.

How fast does this Cordyline grow?
Moderate growth rate; expect full size in 2–3 seasons in optimal conditions.