Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' 30ltr rare cycads This plant is Alpinia nutans

This plant is Alpinia nutans or 'Dwarf Cardamom' and sometimes 'False Cardamom' - so it is an ornamental for the garden - not 'True Cardamom' (Elletaria cardamomum) of aromatic Indian spice fame

Joining the ranks of our hanging planters

moist but free-draining

AKA 'Neon'

multi-stemmed appearance

Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' 30ltr rare cycads This plant is Alpinia nutansLeaves emerge deep burgundy and retain their colour all season, maturing to a brilliant red orange in autumn. Avoid high wind situations. A beautiful selection of Japanese Maple with deep burgundy red foliage in spring and summer. Uses: The Red Emperor maple makes a wonderful small shade tree in the garden. Most Japanese Maples respond well to pruning and shaping and this is no exception. You can espalier it against a wall or fence or clip it into a