Scientific Name: Globba winitii
Common Name: ‘Ruby
Queen’
Hardiness: Zones 8 to 11
Ornamental Features:
‘Ruby
Queen’ is a herbaceous perennial ginger with dark green leaves that have maroon
undersides. Each stem produces a terminal pendant inflorescence with red bracts
and yellow flowers. Blooming occurs July
through October. It grows up to 18 inches tall and naturally goes dormant in
winter.
Applications:
‘Ruby
Queen’ is ideally suited for partially shaded areas in the garden to provide an
exotic tropical look. It can also be
used as an interior pot plant or as a long lasting cut flower.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for a 6” pot size and will finish in about 3 months.
Culture:
Light: 50% to 65% shade or 3,000 to 4,000 FC
Temperature: 65° - 95° F
Soil
/ Watering:
Use
a slightly acidic, well draining professional mix, keep evenly moist.
Fertilizer: Liquid
feed with complete fertilizer at 200-250 ppm (N), weekly. Supplement with
magnesium sulfate at 1/4 pound per 100 gallons once per month. For top dress or
soil incorporation, follow label rates for medium feeders.
Pest/Disease Problems:
Employ
good sanitation practices to avoid fungal and bacterial pathogens. A
preventative drench with a soil fungicide such as Banrot will help to prevent
root rot.
For Availability and More Information:
Contact
Mount
(352)
385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax