(1/1) Red Spiral Ginger with edible yellow petals By [All Rights Reserved, One Design License Agreement] (Photo Credits)
Ginger - Red Spiral
Costus comosusRed inflorescence with yellow flowers appearing from within the bracts. The yellow flowers are edible, crisp and tangy with a slight ginger flavour. Great in salads of all kinds. A beautiful landscaping ginger plant to 1m. Prefers lightly shaded, moist ar... Read More
Other Names: Costus barbatus
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Buy 1+ @$17.75ea usually:$24.00ea
Specifications of Ginger - Red Spiral
Preferred Climate Tropical, Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From RhizomeLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg, Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter? Some Leaves (Partly Deciduous)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years
Sun or Shade Part (Sun:50-80%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months January, February, December
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost
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