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Cautleya spicata 'Robusta'
Also Known As
- Robusta Hardy Ginger
- Zingiber
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
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
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…
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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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