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Cautleya spicata

Cautleya spicata
Himalayan Ginger

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More information

Himalayan ginger with yellow-orange flower spikes.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time July to September
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Description

Cautleya spicata, or Himalayan ginger, is a rhizomatous perennial forming a hardy stump with a thick rootstock. Its straight and stiff stems carry sword-shaped green leaves. It displays orange-yellow flower spikes at the top of the stalks. A hardy species that is very easy to cultivate.

 

 

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Cautleya spicata in pictures

Cautleya spicata (Flowering) Flowering
Cautleya spicata (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time July to September

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Cautleya

Species

spicata

Family

Zingiberaceae

Other common names

Himalayan Ginger

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference812411

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Planting and care

Spreads slowly without becoming invasive.
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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich in humus

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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