Costus productus (Productus)

Widely cultivated tough shade loving costus.

Description

Well known and popular landscaping costus for a part shade position. Costus productus also produces edible flowers and is great mass planted.

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Growing Conditions

Growing Conditions	Well drained rich soil part shade
Flowering Season	Year round.
Max Size	60 cm
Origin	-
Temperature	-
SKU	103

Customer Grow Notes

Costas productus in the Illawarra

By: Grant Stuart on 30 June 2016
Grows OK in dappled light under large trees provided that water is kept up to it - minimum temp on east facing slopes in northern Illawarra is ~7 degrees. Slow to acclimatise in first winter but seems established after 2nd year. Attractive red-orange flower, plant height 60-70cm. Use osmocote in warmer months to push it along. Good tropical looking ground cover.

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Well known and popular landscaping costus for a part shade position. Costus productus also produces edible flowers and is great mass planted.

(103)

Growing Conditions	Well drained rich soil part shade
Flowering Season	Year round.
Max Size	60 cm
Origin	-
Temperature	-
SKU	103

Costas productus in the Illawarra

By: Grant Stuart on 30 June 2016
Grows OK in dappled light under large trees provided that water is kept up to it - minimum temp on east facing slopes in northern Illawarra is ~7 degrees. Slow to acclimatise in first winter but seems established after 2nd year. Attractive red-orange flower, plant height 60-70cm. Use osmocote in warmer months to push it along. Good tropical looking ground cover.

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