Costus

Costus

Costus, commonly known as ''stepladder'' or ''spiral Ginger'' has recently been designated it's own taxonomic family. It's spirally arranged foliage is often covered with soft hair or has a purple underleaf. The flowers are displayed in dramatic form high above the leaves or sometimes simultaneously, on leafless scapes basally. Through a meticulous selection process, the best of this genus is being cultivated and promoted as a cut, landscape or potted plant for you growing needs.
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Ref: 014 Costus curvibracteatus 'Orange Curvy' ORDER

A great 2m. tall cut. It blooms predominately in the spring and summer with some flower throughout the year.

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Ref: 022 Costus barbatus 'Barbatus' ORDER

The most commercial cut costus. Heavy winters production, very floriferous.

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Ref: 029 Costus longibracteatus ' Long Lover' ORDER

Large, basal blooms on .5m. stems. Very good vase life and forms large clumps.

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Ref: 038 Costus sp. 'Belieze Yellow' ORDER

Brand new introduction and the first full size clean yellow in the trade. Year round flowering in full sun.

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Ref: 044 Costus sp. 'Red Feathers' ORDER

Another new variety from southern Peru. Tall and 'feathery', This one is still quite rare.

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Ref: 054 Costus longibracteatus 'Kiss of Death' ORDER

Definitely a favorite. Very large basal blooms with orange flowers. Fairly free flowering and certainly stunning.

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Ref: 102 Costus curvibracteatus 'Bloody curvy' ORDER

The yellow tips set it apart from all other cut costus. 1.5-2.0 m tall, forming thick clumps.

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Ref: 131 Costus pictus 'Pictus' ORDER

The stems are the main attraction for this costus but it also make apical and basal infloresences.

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Ref: 145 Costus erythrocrinus 'Eskimo Kiss' ORDER

Basal blooming species with blooms born on a usually leafless scape. An impress cut.

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Ref: 165 Costus sp. 'Red Ball' ORDER

Fuzzy stem up to 2m. with bright red apical and basal blooms emerging year round.

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Ref: 166 Costus sp. hyb. 'Peruvian Pineapple' ORDER

An extremely large and interesting hyb. Newly released, this C.V. is a must.

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Ref: 174 Costus sp. 'Belieze Chocolate' ORDER

Large 'Chocolatey' colored blooms on 2m. stems. Year round habit and vigorous as well.

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Ref: 179 Costus sp. 'French Kiss' ORDER

A fast growing orange-red apical bloomer, vigorous with a sensual name.

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Ref: 180 Costus sp. 'Dwarf French Kiss' ORDER

Glossy, thick leave compliments the glossy red bract nicely, on this compact variety.

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Ref: 182 Costus stenophyllus 'Bamboo Ginger' ORDER

One the best all around costus. The stems are fantastic cut foliage and basal blooms are also used as cuts.

 

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