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Cautleya spicata

Member of ginger family. Orange-yellow spikes with red bracts.

Flowering period:  Late summer.
Growing conditions:  Shade or part shade in well-drained soil. Water well when flowering.
Special note:  Requires protection from hard frosts.
Hardiness:  Half-hardy. Should withstand mild UK winters.

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