Ginger
Roots
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Ginger is the name given to a large family of tropical plants.
They are becoming more popular for collectors since so many
new varieties are being introduced. Fortunately they are vigorous
and easy to grow. Remember to divide them every few years
and mist the leaves when you bring them inside for the winter
(in colder climates). Most gingers can be planted in the ground
to good effect providing a different texture and fountain
effect to the landscape. Zones given are for root hardiness
when planted outside. Blooms may require a longer growing
season in the lower zones. You can always grow these as specimens
in a cool greenhouse or sun porch and take them outside for
the summer.
Alpinia zerumbet "Shell" - Dark glossy green
leaves. Flowers under hot house conditions with big drooping
clusters with shades of pink, yellow, and white on second
year growth. Root hardy to 0ºF. Even if it freezes back
it is worth growing for the handsome leaves Stock #333673
Costus spiralis "Spiral Flag" - Green leaves
gracefully spiral around the arching stem. Terminal flowers
are bright orange with long lasting bracts. Stock #333674
Curcuma alismatifolia "Siam Tulip" Ruby -This
new import from Thailand is a dainty addition to the ginger
garden with an interesting dark red flower. 10 to 14 inch
height. Stock #316447
Curcuma gracillima "Candy Cane" - Dwarf leaves
and beautiful red & white striped flowers like big candy
canes. Hardy to Zone 9, possibly 8. Stock #316448
Curcuma petiolata (Hidden Ginger) - This queen of hidden
gingers grows to 4 ft. tall in good sun, or smaller in the
shade. Pink bracts bear yellow flowers hidden in the long
foliage, Excellent cut flower and hardy zone 7-10. Stock #306822
Globba schomburgkii "Yellow Dancing Lady"
- Green strap foliage bears clusters of mustard yellow flowers
that drape between the green leaves. Prefers shade. Grows
1 to 2 ft. Zone 8-10. Stock #316449
Globba winitii "Jungle Jewels" - Dark green
narrow foliage bears clusters of magenta purple and yellow
flowers that last a long time as cut flowers. Prefers shade.
Grows 1 to 2 ft. Zone 8-10. Stock #310643
Hedychium coronarium "White Butterfly" -
The legendary fragrance and sturdy hardiness of this ginger
has made it the most popular in many areas. Large white flowers
on a six-foot plant in medium to full sun. Hardy Zone 7b to
10. Stock #316450
Hedychium gahilii - Unusual peach blooms on green stalks.
Grows to 6 feet. Some sun. Zone 8-10. Stock #316451
Hedychium hybrid "Pink V" - Very fragrant
cream-colored flowers with deep pink throats. Grows to 6 or
7 feet. Zone 7 to 10. Stock #316452
Kaempferia pulchra "Silver Spot" - Low growing
"Peacock Ginger" with three rows of jagged silver
stripes. Back of leaf is maroon. Produces small lavender flowers
freely. Zones 8-10. Stock #316453 $10.00 (½ lb.)
Siphonochilus kirkii - African. Wide rippled leaves
reveal large lavender flowers with a yellow triangle in the
center of the bloom. Grows 18 inches in the shade. Hardy zones
9-10. Stock #316454
Zingibar zerumbet "Pine Cone Ginger" "Shampoo
Ginger" - Long dark green leaves bear large red pine
cone shaped flowers. Good cut flowers and can be used for
shampoo by squeezing the flower to produce a sudsy fluid.
Hardy zones 8-10. Stock #316455
Cannas
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Perennial rhizomes for spring planting from March through
May. The flowers of these wonderful plants appear in many
different colors. There are also different leaf color variations.
Cannas love full sun. They multiply rapidly so give them plenty
of room to grow. Plant 3" to 5" deep depending on
mature height and at least 18" to 24" apart. Plant
any time in mild areas. In colder areas wait until after last
frost. Mulching in the winter is needed in colder areas or
keep in pots and bring in for the winter. Hardy to Zone 7-8
Black Knight - Deep red velvet flowers. Maroon foliage
with green veins. Medium height. Stock #334636
Cherry Red Dwarf - Dwarf with fuschia-red blooms. Stems
have some red with green leaves. 2 ft. height. Stock #310226
Chinese Coral Dwarf - Dwarf with hot pink blossoms.
Deep green foliage. 2 ft. height. Stock #316436
Cleopatra - Yellow flowers variegated with red. Green
foliage with red touched. Medium height. Stock #316437
Cupid - Pearl pink with lavender undertones. Dark Green
leaves. Stock #316438
Fay's Orchid - Orchid-like bloom with pink, yellow
and orange. Green foliage. Dwarf. Stock #316439
Los Angeles - Deep lipstick pink with showy blooms.
Green foliage, very showy. Medium height. Stock #316440
Madame Crozy - (Syn. Florence Vaughn) Medium tall with
variegated blooms of orange and yellow. Heritage variety.
Stock #316441
Miss Oklahoma - Large watermelon pink blossoms. Dark
green leaves. Dwarf. Stock #316442
Polly Gay - Showy rich red with yellow border. Green
leaves, early bloomer. Dwarf. Stock #316443
President - Bright, true red blooms, magnificent en
masse. Very broad dwarf leaves and large flowers. Green foliage,
3'. Stock #316444
Richard Wallace - Sunshine yellow flowers, fast grower.
Apple green foliage. Medium height. Stock #316445 $4.99
(½ lb.)
Striped Beauty - Yellow flowers with white stripe.
Green and white variegated foliage. Medium height. Stock #310228
$6.99 (½ lb.)
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