False Ginger
Curcuma rubescens
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Size 250
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This clumping deciduous ginger produces tall spikes of unusual, waxy, tubular pink and white flowers from the base of the stems in Summer. The long lance shaped glossy green leaves with red veins are borne on brilliant red stems. Ideal for full sun and part shade in garden beds or mass plantings. Great cut flowers.
| Size — 250 | |
| Colour — Pink | |
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Growth Width — 2m |
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Growth Height — 2m |
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Frost Sensitive |
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Flower Colour — Pink |
| Foliage Colour — Green, Red, Variegated | |
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Light Requirements — Full sun, Part Shade |
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Soil Requirements — Well drained soil |
| Planting Advice | Incorporate planting compost such as Active 8, 50:50 with existing soil at time of planting, and water with Harvest once a week for the first 6 weeks. Keep well mulched. |
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| Watering needs | Water deeply until established for the first 6 to 8 weeks. |
| Pruning Advice | Cut entire plant down to ground level once leaves have yellowed. |
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