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Hardy GingersProduct Details:
Hardy Gingers including Hedychium, Roscoea, and Zingiber- Flamboyant members of the family Zingiberaceae-Curcuma, Hedychium, Roscoea, and Zingiber-are on the wanted list as people discover their flowers, beautiful perfumes, and lush foliage. Although the majority of gingers originate in the tropics, a substantial number come from temperature zones or high altitudes and are perfectly at home in the temperate garden. These hardy gingers are the primary subject of this book. Branney charts the history of gingers from their 19th-century heyday through modern-day hybridization programmes to the latest introductions of new species. Valuable cultivation advice includes techniques for breaking dormancy, maintaining soil nutrition, and understanding individual plants hardiness requirements. Photographs complement the descriptions.