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One of the photos on this page shows the plant with gift wrap. This is not included in the price, however you may add gift wrap for an additional charge of pound4.95 during the order process. Position full sun or partial shade Soil well drained, fertile soil Rate of growth slow growing to average Flowering period June to August Flower colour yellow Other features on female plants the flowers are followed by spherical, blue black fruit Hardiness frost hardy needs winter protection The upright, unbranching stem is clothed with fan shaped, rich green fronds that can grow up to 75cm long. As the plant matures, it will also produce pendulous clusters of yellow flowers near the leaf bases in summer, which on female plants will be followed by near black fruits. A wonderful plant for exotic and jungle style planting schemes, it can tolerate a short periods of light frosts, but will need protection in more exposed areas. Garden care In autumn wrap plants with a protective layer of hessian or frost fleece and apply a deep, dry mulch of straw or bracken around the base of the plant.
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