Costus gingers, or 'spiral gingers', plants and species distinguished from other gingers by foliage that spiral around the main stem. Species include Costus barbatus or 'Red spiral Ginger' , Costus specious or crape ginger, Costus igneus ' 'Fiery Costus' or 'Spiral Flag', The yellow flowering (spectacular) Costus spectabilis which is the floral emblem of Nigeria, Costus woodsonii 'Red button Ginger' or 'French Kiss', Costus stenophyllus the 'Bamboo Costus' and Costus pictus. Easy to grow, they prefer partial sun and do well in rich, moist well drained soil. Excellent both as garden specimens or container plants Nurseries, Mail Order Nurseries, Specialist Nurseries.
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Costus plants and species - Gingers
       





Costus Gingers :: Plant Profile and Growing Hints
Costus Gingers are a tropical ginger, the spiral stems set them apart from other gingers. Costus come in many forms, from low growing mounded plants to taller growing costus. Costus speciosus can grow to nearly 2m. Costus erythrophyllus has nice pink flowers.

EL ARISH TROPICAL EXOTICS
PO BOX 150 El Arish Qld 4855
PH (07) 40685 058
Largest online selection of tropical exotic plants in Australia, specializing in heliconias, gingers, cordylines and brugmansias. Check out our News Blog with extensive articles on tropical landscaping as well as in depth botanic profiles. New retail center open by appointment only. Let us help you turn your garden into a lush resort style tropical paradise!
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Unusual Plants, Bromeliads. Ferns & Palms, Food Plants, Ground Covers, Seeds, Hoya, Gingers, Heliconias, Bat Plants, Herbs and Medicinal Plants
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PERENNIALLE PLANTS
142 Gaskill St Canowindra NSW 2804
phone: 0427077798
email: plants@perennialle.com.au
An online nursery specialising in drought and frost tolerant perennials and fragrant, edible and herbs.
 
WEB: www.perennialle.com.au

AUSTRALIAN GARDENER
55 Old Emerald Rd, MONBULK VIC 3793
Mailing Address: PO Box 231, MONBULK VIC 3793
Phone: 03 9751 9595 Fax: 03 9756 7844
Established in 1953, we provide top quality and affordable flowering bulbs, perennials and plants to all Australian Gardeners. Visit our website to view our entire range of plants and to purchase online.

  WEB: www.ausgardener.com.au


 


Costus Plants for : Sydney (New South Wales - NSW), Brisbane (Queensland - QLD), Melbourne Victoria VIC), Adelaide (South Australia - SA), Perth (Western Australia - WA), Hobart (Tasmania - TAS), Darwin (Northern Territory - NT) and Canberra (ACT)