Hibiscus 'Gold Sovereign' colocasia This is the Ginger plant

This is the Ginger plant whose rhizome (root) is widely used around the world for cooking

Produces good crops of firm

A fabulous palm deserving of more popularity in this country

Also known as 'Carmencita' and 'Mahara Red' or 'Princess Mahara'

is a popular houseplant

Hibiscus 'Gold Sovereign' colocasia This is the Ginger plantAn evergreen shrub with dark green foliage and bearing double, golden yellow flowers with ruffled petals that begin to emerge in late Spring. Best grown in a sunny position that provides shelter from strong winds and frosts. Requires moist soils that are fertile and free draining. Responds well to being trimmed as that helps to encourage new growth. Grows to between 1. 5m and 1. 7m in height.