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Gingers and Heliconias
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GINGERS & HELICONIAS- 2006 Plants termed Gingers come from several different families and many varying species. They are usually associated with the tropics because of their lush foliage, amazing flowers and lovely scent. Many however are native to high altitude areas in Southern Asia and are tolerant of cooler climates. Many will grow in warm temperate gardens if given a protected, well drained position and plenty of mulch. All are clumping plants and many, grow on a strong rhizome which is a starch filled thickened root. As a rule the Gingers & Heliconias prefer a humus rich, moist but well drained soil in a partly shaded position. In cooler warm temperate climates the foliage suffers over winter and should be cut back in early spring for new foliage to quickly re-establish. Gingers flower for very long periods in summer. Many can be grown in pots and some make good indoor plants. Most are excellent for cut blooms and some are sensational. Gingers & Heliconias are fast growing and rewarding plants for you to grow. There is a lovely array of them and we will be bringing more to your doorstep over the years. The plants listed below are in large pots in the sizes specified. If you want other varieties in smaller sizes try our mail order catalogue at www.paraplants.com. All Our Best Wishes to You, From Bob & Bev Chalmers
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NATIVE
GINGER
 (1m*,**RfEdAbD) Alpinia caerulea,`Red Back' This is the form with red under leaf. From the rainforest under-stories of Northern NSW and Southern Qld. Produces white and purple flowers and attractive long lasting blue fruit. The fruit is loved by Bower Birds and when chewed has a gingery flavour (as do the roots). It is a clumping upright plant with large interesting shiny leaves. There are only 6 species of Alpinia native to Australia. Light to heavy shade. .....Priced at $8.90 in a 140mm pot.
VELVET
BUTTERFLY GINGER
Cornukaempferia aurantiflora Spectacular
plant with silver velvety leaves like a Calathea with dark green.i
Orange flowers from the leaf axils. The leaves are about 30 cm long and
very showy.f This is a multiplying deciduous plant
......Priced at $9.90 in a 140mm pot.
Priced at $35 in a 300mm pot.
....One
of the Worlds Most Splendid Flowers...
RED TORCH GINGER (2maD) 
Etlingera elatior `Red' (Syn. Nicolaia) will give you one of the most brilliant flowers imaginable with a dazzling mass display of bracts in a waxy bright red cone shape. The flower is about 25cm across and is borne on a 1.5m leafless stem that arises straight out of the ground. This is one of the worlds most splendid flowers. Its luxuriant broad green leaves grow up to an extraodinary six metres in the tropics. Red Torch Ginger is a native of Indonesia and needs plenty of warmth and well drained conditions. We would not expect flowering South of Coffs Harbour, NSW or equivalent or in a large heated Glasshouse. Semishade or morning sun. ,,,,,,,Priced at $17.90 in a 175mm pot ....One of
the Worlds Most Splendid Flowers... Rare Colour
PINK TORCH GINGER (2maD) Etlingera elatior `Pink' (Syn. Nicolaia) will give you one of the most 
brilliant flowers imaginable with
a dazzling mass display of bracts
in a waxy bright cone shape.
The flower is about
25cm across and is borne on a
1.5m leafless stem that arises
straight out of the ground. This is one of the worlds most splendid flowers. Its luxuriant broad green leaves grow up to an extraordinary six metres in the tropics. Pink Torch Ginger is a native of Indonesia and needs plenty of warmth and well drained conditions. We would not expect flowering South of Coffs harbour NSW or equivalent or in a large heated Glasshouse. ,,,,,,,,Priced at $10.90 in a 140mm pot
.....Rarely
available......Rarely
Available.......... ......Priced at $9.90 in a 140mm pot and $14.90 in a 175mm pot.
HELICONIAS
.....Winter & Spring Flowers.. YELLOW HOLIDAY Heliconia angusta `Yellow Holiday' (1.5mAbcD) This isa magnificent Heliconia which will make you very happy with its striking bright yellow and white flowers during winter and spring !! The flowers are long lasting and excellent for cut flowers. Good in a tub or in the garden. Keep this one in a warm, moist partly shaded position in well drained mix or soil. We expect these will do well in all warm coastal climates. ...Priced at $19.90 in a 140mm pot.
RED HOLIDAY (1mAbcD) Heliconia angusta `Red Holiday' This is a
magnificent Heliconia which will amaze you
A large growing 3m plant with
huge flowers red flowers.
Priced at $30 in a 200mm pot.
...Spectacular Red & Yellow Lobster Claw
Flowers... FISHPOLE HELICONIA (2mAbcD) Heliconia rostrata
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Be amazed by the great
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