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Etlingera Elatior
(Red Torch Ginger)
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Sold as rhizome(Root
section). Its inflorescence comes out of the
ground instead of the terminal spike, thus making
it easier to cut as a cut flower. The bracts are
cherry red with yellow edges. As the bract opens
up the lower bract leaves turn down revealing a
cone shaped torch. An exceptional ginger for the
garden or greenhouse, give it plenty of room to
grow. Height 12' to 17'. Needs a warm climate of
greenhouse. Very exotic! |
$19.95 |
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Etlingera Elatior
(Pink Torch Ginger)
(Full Size)
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Same growing pattern
as the Red Torch, but its bracts are a soft pink
on a tall round spike. |
$24.95 |
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Etlingera Elatior
(Tulip Torch)
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A relatively new
introduction, this species is becoming very
popular. Similar to the Red and Pink Torch, but
shorter and easier to grow, it only reaches 10'
and can be grown in large containers. Its green
leathery leaves are long and wide with a gingerly
scent when crushed. the bract (inflorescence) is
a reddish/pink tight bract looking like a tulip,
but then opens up revealing beautiful red petals
yellow tip markings on the top. A spectacular
show! |
$22.95 |
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Etlingera
Venusta
"Malay Rose"
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A very rare new variety from
Malaysia, it's strikingly unsurpassed beauty is almost beyond words. It's
inflorescence comes from the soil in a terrestrial spike, it's outer cup
bracts are silky iridescent pink and cerise shaped overlapping bracts
creating a rose shaped flowered inflorescence. An exceptional ginger for
the garden or greenhouse. Height 6' to 8' which is very short in stature
for varieties of etlingera. Partial sun, Very exotic!
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$20.95 |
