Fernlea Flowers ~ Red Star Spikes

Home of the Red Star Spike

Create interest and beauty in your container gardens by adding a beautiful red star spike.

The Red Star spike is deep red and has a palm like foliage. It is tropical looking, yet quite hardy (to zone 7).

This eye-catching spike grows 24" to 36" in height and grows well in sun or shade.

It is versatile and becoming a favorite over the traditional draceana spike for containers and garden beds.



See below to find a garden center selling Red Star spikes in your region.

Outstanding features

Tall grass-like leaves ideal for containers.

Richly colored, palm-like foliage creates an exotic, tropical look.

Grows 24" to 36" (61-91 cm) tall / space 18" to 24" (46-61 cm).

Hardiness

Hardy to zone 7. Treat as an annual in cooler climates.

Location

Grows well in full sun to shade.

Watering

Keep soil moist.

Feeding

Incorporate a slow release fertilizer like Osmocote into the soil prior to planting.

Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer like 20-20-20 on a weekly basis if no slow release is added to the soil.

Maintenance

Clean as needed.

Where to buy

Red Star and Sundance spikes are available at many garden centers. Use our garden center locator below to find a retailer near you.

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