Hedychium coccineum var. Aurantiacum

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Name Hedychium coccineum var. Aurantiacum What you get You will receive a fully rooted 2ltr pot About Hedychium coccineum var. Aurantiacum is a great ginger with narrow glaucas green leaves and tall stems that have red/pink v-shaped marks spaced up the stem. The flowers are a flame red/orange and will appear in late summer. This is a big plant, it can reach 2.5m in its native enviroment. A very good garden ginger. Origin India Planting and care Best planted in full sun or light shade in moist, humus rich soil. It will respond well...

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