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Plant Details
Soil PH: Alkaline Acid
Scented?: No-scent
Seasonal Interest: Summer, Autumn, Winter
Evergreen?: Yes
Half hardy - will take light frost. Protect from cold and wet, mulch/wrap/fleece in position or move to cool greenhouse.
Family Zingiberaceae
Originating from India
The flowers are produced fairly late in the season and can be damaged by early frosts. They are, however, delightful, being white with pale cream throats and very spiky (hence pincushion).
If grown or brought undercover before the autumn frosts the flowers can be much better appreciated.
Eventual mature plant size :
Height 1.5m
Spread 1.5m