A great shade loving or full sun plant. Truly hardy! With a fantastic and unique smell! One of our favourite plants! This is a must have for every garden.
Average height from the top of the pot: 200mm
Botanical Name: Alpinia nutans 140mm pots - Dwarf Cardamom
Common Name: Dwarf Cardamom
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The Apinia Nutans commonly known as Dwarf Cardamom is a great shade loving or full sun plant. A member of the ginger family, It is truly hardy with a fantastic and unique spicy smell.
Features:
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- Evergreen thick lush foliage
- Compact growth habit
- Dense tight clumping, bushy
- Strappy green leaves
- Stepped leaf arrangement
- Fragrant foliage - spicy cinnamon/citrus
- White shell ginger flowers in larger clumps
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Position:
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Full shade or partial shade
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Ideal For:
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- Pots on balconies
- Tropical/subtropical garden
- Poolside
- Informal gardens
- Informal edging
- Border
- Private screen
- Under-storey filler
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Plant Apart:
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0.8m
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Height at Maturity:
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1m
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Average Height:
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from the top of the Pot: 250mm
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Environment Conditions:
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- Soil:
- Average - slightly acidic soil
- Well-drained
- Climate:
- Partial shade preferred
- Can handle a wide range of conditions
- Durability:
- Keep watered during hot periods
- Allow to dry out slightly during winter
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Care:
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- Low water requirement once established
- Use a slow release fertiliser annually
- Little to no maintenance or grooming required
- Can remove old foliage for tidy appearance
- Not suitable for shaping
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Design:
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- Tropical style gardens
- Oriental style gardens
- Adaptable to a wide range of garden styles
- In ground or in pots
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