Red Ginger Lily. An erect perennial with narrow mid-green leaves and scented flower spike of red, orange, pink or white tubular flowers with red stamens. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Hedychium coccineum
An erect perennial with narrow mid-green leaves and scented flower spike of red, orange, pink or white tubular flowers with red stamens.
Additional information
| Generic | Hedychium |
|---|---|
| Species | coccineum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Red Ginger Lily |
| Flower Colour | red, orange, pink, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold winds |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border, Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
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