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Himalayan ginger

Cautleya spicata

Genus: Cautleya
Family: Zingiberaceae

About this plant

C. spicata is a rhizomatous perennial with broadly lance-shaped, mid green leaves. In late summer it produces stiff spikes of yellow flowers with reddish green to maroon bracts

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Preferably plant in humus rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Will tolerate sunnier spot if not allowed to dry out. Plant rhizomes 10-15cm deep. Protect with winter mulch

Pruning

Cut back once the foliage was frosted

Propagation

Propagate by division of established clumps in late spring. Propagate by seed in early spring

Pests

Slugs and snails may damage new growth

Diseases

Usually trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Architectural

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years