Description
Cautleya spicata is a unique and resilient ginger species that brings tropical elegance to cooler climates. Its lush, lance-shaped green leaves provide a beautiful backdrop to the striking summer flower spikes, which feature bright yellow tubular blooms emerging from deep red bracts. This combination creates a vivid display, adding warmth and contrast to shaded areas.
Thriving in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil, Cautleya spicata prefers partial shade and benefits from regular watering during the growing season. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10, it can tolerate light frosts and will regrow from its rhizomes in spring. Compact yet visually striking, this hardy ginger is perfect for shaded borders, woodland plantings, and container gardens, offering season-long color and texture with minimal maintenance.
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