QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsPlantingcordyline 0 Vote Up Vote Down mary moriarty asked 14 years ago I dug up my varigated cordyline as it was killed by frost as I thought! there are now shoots growing out of the root ball. Can I just plant the root ball in a pot in fresh compost or what is the best way to save it. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago Re-plant right away in soil/compost mix in a pot or in the open ground.