Hedychium ellipticum

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£17.50

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Name Hedychium ellipticum Common name Shaving brush ginger What you get You will receive a fully rooted 2ltr pot About Hedychium ellipticum has broad ribbed green leaves and grows to 1.3m in height. The flower is very different to most hedychiums. It has creamy white flowers held upright in a cluster with protruding orange-red stamens - making it look like a shaving brush. Not the hardiest of the gingers, but it will take -7 or potentially even lower if well mulched. Will also make a fine pot plant. Origin Himalayas-Asia Planting and care Best planted...

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