Hellenia, Variegated Crepe Ginger, Variegated Spiral Ginger 'Foster Variegated'

Helleniaspeciosa

Species
speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh)
Synonym
Cheilocostus speciosus
Costus speciosus
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Succulent
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jacksonville, Florida

Punta Gorda, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Denham Springs, Louisiana

Greenwell Springs, Louisiana

New Iberia, Louisiana

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Austin, Texas

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Brewers, KY (Zone 6b) | September 2001 | neutral

A great costus that is more cold hardy than other costus. It grows shorter than the other costus also-easier to grow and easy to bloom. ...Read More

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