Costus Comosus var. Bakeri (Red Tower Ginger)
Costus Comosus var. Bakeri (Red Tower Ginger)
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Costus comosus var. bakeri (Red Tower Ginger) is a striking tropical perennial prized for its tall, lush stems, glossy green leaves and spectacular cone-shaped flower spikes. Vibrant red, waxy bracts surround bright yellow tubular flowers, creating a bold and long-lasting display that brings colour and an exotic character to warm, sheltered gardens.
Ideal as a feature plant, tropical border addition or decorative container specimen, Red Tower Ginger thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil with filtered sun or partial shade. Its dramatic foliage and showy blooms also make excellent cut-flower material, offering customers a distinctive and rewarding choice for creating a vibrant tropical landscape.

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Mature height
1.5–3 m tall
Mature width
1–2 m wide
Spacing
1–1.5 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen in warm climates
Foliage
bright red bracts with yellow flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to Autumn
Sun tolerance
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Maintenance
Low to Medium
Root System
Clumping rhizomatous root system