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CAUTLEYA spicata 'Robusta'
Hardy ginger lily. Yellow flowers from maroon stems. Lush green foliage
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Place of origin
Himalayas -
Yellow
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RacemesSpike-like racemes
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BorderSuitable for a shaded, sheltered border
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
60-90cm (24-36in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Broadly lance-shaped, hairless, mid-green leaves to 35cm (14in) long. Produces stiff spikes of 2-lipped flowers 2.5cm (1in) long
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
Wet or boggy soilMoist, humus-rich soil
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Partial shade
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Mature Size60-90cm (24-36in)
45cm (18in)
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