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 | 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 2016Grows 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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