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Dichorisandra thyrsiflora

blue ginger

An erect perennial with short, rhizomatous roots and spirally arranged, lance-shaped lustrous dark green leaves, 20-30cm long. Deep violet flowers 1-2cm across are produced in dense racemes, 13-20cm long, in autumn

Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Purple
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Commelinaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Suckering
Genus

Dichorisandra are upright evergreen perennials with leaves spirally aranged or in two ranks, and 3-petalled, blue or white flowers in racemes, followed by capsules splitting to reveal dark orange seeds

Name status

Correct

Plant range
E Brazil

How to grow

Cultivation

Under glass grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light and high humidity. Water freely in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep just moist in winter

Propagation

Divide or root stem cuttings at any time

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Sub-tropical
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Mealybugs may be troublesome

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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