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    Cautleya cathcartii 'Tenzing's Gold'

    Also Known As

    • Cautleya cathcartii 'Tenzing Gold'
    • Cautleya cathcartii 'Tenzings Gold'
    • Tenzing Gold Ginger
    • Tenzing's Gold Ginger
    • Tenzings Gold Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Cautleya cathcartii 'Tenzing's Gold' plant details

    Cautleya cathcartii 'Tenzing's Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, red and variegated foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cautleya cathcartii 'Tenzing's Gold'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, red and variegated
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: tropical-looking, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cautleya cathcartii 'Tenzing's Gold'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Cautleya cathcartii 'Tenzing's Gold' plant

    How to Grow Cautleya cathcartii 'Tenzing's Gold'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka Cautleya gracilis

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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    Cautleya spicata 'Robusta'

    aka Robusta Hardy Ginger, Zingiber

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cautleya spicata 'Robusta' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Cautleya cathcartii [Red Bract]

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 18"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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