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| We have several varieties of ginger available. All will grow outdoors in a frost-free spot, and although they will all spread, they are not rampantly invasive. |
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| GINGER - CHINESE (Zingiber officinale var. sinensis) PB5 60cm
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| This is very similar to the ginger you buy in the shops. It has pungent yellow roots and is fairly easily grown outdoors, in a semi shaded position. Non invasive. A great plant for the vege garden. |
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| GINGER - WHITE (zingiber var white) PB3 40cm
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| This is the one you buy in the shop. It requires a warm, semi-shaded spot with fertile soil and plenty of moisture. It responds well to organic fertiliser. It will die back in winter but come away again in spring as long as the conditions are right. Non-invasive. |
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| GINGER GALANGAL - RED (Alpinia galanga) PB5 30cm
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| Also known as Thai ginger, this pretty plant has aromatic roots that are used extensively in Thai cooking. It will grow well outdoors in NZ in a frost-free spot with adequate moisture and semi-shade. The flowers have a red tinge, hence the name. |
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| GINGER GALANGAL - WHITE (Alpinia officinarum) PB5 30cm
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| Similar to the red galangal, but with white flowers and a more delicate flavour. It is also known as lesser galangal. Grows in similar conditions to the red but appears to be a little more cold tolerant. |
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| GINGER MYOGA (Zingiber Mioga, Japanese Ginger) PB3 30cm
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| This ginger grows well in our climate. Vigorous and healthy, likes semi-shade and dampness. Shoots and flower buds are sautéed or eaten raw, lovely to have your own supply for cooking. Dies back in winter, but reappears in spring. Will spread rapidly if given too much moisture and shade. Keep it where you can keep an eye on it, and it is no problem. |
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| GOJI BERRY (Lycium Barbarum) PB5 20cm
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| Tibetan Goji berries contain high concentrations of many helpful compounds such as the youth-promoting human growth hormone, 18 amino acids, and many trace minerals. They are reputed to be a major contributor to the long lives of Tibetans.
These plants have been imported from seeds from wild Tibetan stock and should not be confused with the inferior Chinese Wolfberry.
The berries are sweet and delicious and are harvested in autumn.
The plants are shrubby in nature, up to 2m high and 3m wide and best grown against a fence or over a pergola for support, in a sunny sheltered position. They do best in a free draining soil of medium quality.They lose their leaves in winter.
They are fast growing and cold tolerant. Plant in full sun. Slugs and snails love them too! IMPORTANT,PLEASE NOTE. The young plants are quite delicate and often travel badly. The further they travel, the worse they fare, so plants sent to the South Island are at receiver's risk. All care will be taken with the packing and labelling, but if they are damaged in transit, then Subtropica will no longer take responsibility for this. |
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| GRAPEFRUIT
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| See entry under 'Citrus' |
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| GRUMICHAMA
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| See Brazilian cherry. |
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| GUAVA Red (Psidium sp) PB5 60cm
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| The hardiest of the guavas, with little red fruit ripening in May/June. Excellent for breakfast fruit salad and guava jelly or wine. These fruit are super high in Vitamin C and are companions for citrus which means their place in a subtropical orchard is really on the edge with the citrus. Relatively hardy and wind resistant.
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| GUAVA Yellow (Psidium sp) PB5 60cm
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| Similar to the red guavas except they’re a little bigger and sweeter. They need a frost-free spot to crop well, and like other guavas require plenty of moisture in autumn. |
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| GUAVA Giant red (psidium giganteum) PB5 30cm
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| Similar to the red guava, but with much larger fruit that is reputed to grow to the size of golf balls. Ours haven't made it to that size yet, but are very big and prolific. The trees have larger, more rounded leaves and make very good hedging.
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| GUAVA Tropical (Psidium guajava) PB5 60cm
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| These are the large pink guavas found in Fiji and South Africa etc. They can be eaten fresh and are delicious stewed or preserved. Like a lot of other subtropical fruits, they ripen in winter, so need warmth then to be sweet. Plant in full sun a special hot spot and they will do really well. The leaves are green turning to a dull attractive maroon in cool winters |
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| HELICONIA SUBULATA (False Bird of Paradise) PB5 60cm
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| This attractive plant has lush leaves similar to a canna, and striking yellow flowers backed by a red bract that hang in a long spiral.Like the bird of paradise flower, but with several together. Quite spectacular. Plant in a warm semi-shaded sheltered spot and feed and water well. They will form a lush looking clump. Good under storey plant. |
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| INGA BEAN (Inga Edulis) PB5 40cm
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| A highly ornamental tree with huge bean pods up to 15 cm, containing candyfloss-like edible pulp. Leguminous tree. Ripens June-July. Will bear three years from seed. Beautiful white pohutukawa like flowers in January and February. The children will love the candyfloss!! – quite a novelty. |
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| JAPANESE RAISIN TREE (Hovenia Dulcis) PB5 60cm
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| A fast growing deciduous tree which produces sprays of creamy white flowers followed by small black fruit. The fruit is not edible but the swollen stems taste exactly like raisins – the children love them!! Good bee fodder also and it is known as a hardy tree as it can withstand temperatures up to –29C.
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| KAFFIR LIME
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| See entry under 'Citrus' |
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| KAVA PB6.5 50cm
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| A relative of our native Kawakawa this plant has very large soft light green leaves. Grows to 1.5 metres, quickly forming large clumps. The root and rhizome prepared as an extract is used these days by Medical Herbalists for a variety of conditions including anxiety and joint pain. Traditionally it is famous as a ceremonial drink used to promote relaxation without losing clear headedness. We use it for understorey planting, enjoying the contrast the lovely lime green huge leaves provide. Needs warmth and shade. |
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| KEI APPLE (Dovyalis caffra)
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| This plant makes a great ‘living boundary’ planted 1 metre apart in a hedge. It forms a dense shrub up to 3 metres high, branching from the ground with 5cm long thorns on thick strong branches and trunk. So the possums stay well away!! It is hardy and will survive drought, wind, poor soils and light frosts. Originally from the Kei River area of South Africa. The male and female flowers appear on separate trees so you will need one of each. Fruits in 3 years. The fruit are 2-5 cm in diameter with thin yellow skin and yellow melting juicy aromatic pulp. They also make great jam.
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| KEI APPLE - Female PB3 40cm
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