You're growing in this Zip Code:
Change LocationDiscover Plants for Your Area
Red Button Ginger
Costus woodsonii
Pronunciation: KOS-tus wood-SON-ee-eye
SKU #30907
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
SIZE:
Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
Retailers Near You
No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
Ready to Grow?
Ship Monrovia plants directly to your door. Browse a curated selection available online.
Shop Now >
| Description | A very easy to grow ornamental ginger with exotic, vibrant red-orange, waxy blooms that top glossy green foliage gently spiraled along thick, upright stems. A great addition to tropical landscapes and outdoor living spaces, with the lush evergreen foliage and eye-catching flowers in shady tropical borders, massed in raised planters, or in containers. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Blooms sporadically throughout the year. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Bush Lily (Clivia); Hosta (Hosta); Brunfelsia (Brunfelsia); Arelia (Fatsia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water regularly during growing season to maintain evenly moist soil; reduce frequency in cooler winter months. Mist occasionally in hot, dry weather. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Protect from freezing temperatures or overwinter indoors. |
Details
| Description | A very easy to grow ornamental ginger with exotic, vibrant red-orange, waxy blooms that top glossy green foliage gently spiraled along thick, upright stems. A great addition to tropical landscapes and outdoor living spaces, with the lush evergreen foliage and eye-catching flowers in shady tropical borders, massed in raised planters, or in containers. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Blooms sporadically throughout the year. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Bush Lily (Clivia); Hosta (Hosta); Brunfelsia (Brunfelsia); Arelia (Fatsia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water regularly during growing season to maintain evenly moist soil; reduce frequency in cooler winter months. Mist occasionally in hot, dry weather. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Protect from freezing temperatures or overwinter indoors. |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Does Red Button Ginger produce flowers?
Blooms sporadically throughout the year.
Is Red Button Ginger evergreen or deciduous?
Red Button Ginger is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Red Button Ginger?
Red Button Ginger is Easy Care.
Is Red Button Ginger resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure
How fast does Red Button Ginger grow?
Red Button Ginger has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Red Button Ginger in my landscape?
Red Button Ginger is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Red Button Ginger flowers?
Red Button Ginger produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Red Button Ginger?
Red Button Ginger has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Red Button Ginger?
Good companion plants for Red Button Ginger include: Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Bush Lily (Clivia); Hosta (Hosta); Brunfelsia (Brunfelsia); Arelia (Fatsia).
How do I care for Red Button Ginger?
Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water regularly during growing season to maintain evenly moist soil; reduce frequency in cooler winter months. Mist occasionally in hot, dry weather. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Protect from freezing temperatures or overwinter indoors.
Retailers Near You
No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.