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.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Hedychium |
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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 | |
Pruning | |
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Maintenance | |
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