A shorter growing costus to 2'. Small pretty purple flowers on small basal inflorescence are produced by this petite 3' small attractive foliage plant. This costus variety blooms terminally and basally, with small inflorescences that usually produce only a few flowers at a time. A great costus used extensively in the cut flower trade, for it s banded, striped and spotted tall canes, depicting a hieroglyphic of sorts. Inflorescent are bright, shiny ,red, round, balls with tight bracts, from which bright yellow flowers appear throughout it s red cone.
Flowers are a creamy white with bold yellow center, borne on terminal stems.
A dramatic tall 7 to 10 costus family ginger, with spiralling leaves around large thick canes, flowers light creamy yellow with a fluffy crepe like flower with darker yellow center. Excellent for large container culture.