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    • Photo of Cautleya spicata 'Robusta' flower by Far Reaches Farm

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    Also Known As

    • Robusta Hardy Ginger
    • Zingiber

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Cautleya spicata 'Robusta' plant details

    Cautleya spicata 'Robusta' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cautleya spicata 'Robusta'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, clumping, ornamental, showy bracts, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cautleya spicata 'Robusta'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The parrots will flock to your woodland garden to check out these summer blooms of bright yellow backed by red bracts topping stout, standalone stems wrapped in large leaves, 2-3’ tall in a slowly expanding clump. Nice Zingiber for punctuation in that lightly shaded spot; prefers rich, consistently moist soil. Many consider this the best variety of the species. Makes me want an umbrella drink…

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Cautleya spicata 'Robusta' plant

    How to Grow Cautleya spicata 'Robusta'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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