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I planted a year old Ett. elatior 'Red Sceptre' torch ginger in the ground in a very protected area in my pool enclosre---right by a wall and it is already approaching 7 feet tall with probably 20 stalks and more on the way. Its width is also at least 7 feet. It has literally taken over the flower bed and I am not complaining as it is so pretty. I am wondering if it is possible to see blooms this year? It will likely get a little chilled this winter, but not too badly as the area is quite protected from frosts. We usually don't get tepms below 50 until right before, or, right after Christmas. It is already well over a year old, having come from a 15 gallon pot that it was busting out of (it wouldn't even stand up any more!) and had been overwintered in my greenhouse. Is it old enough to bloom this year? I planted it in its present location about 2 months ago. I am fertilizing the heck out of it too, by the way. LOL The foliage is gorgeous!
Thanks,
Brad
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