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- Hedychium coccineum
Plant Profile: Hedychium coccineum - Gingerlily
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Hedychium coccineum - Gingerlily |
Family: Zingiberaceae Common Name(s): Gingerlily, scarlet gingerlily, orange bottlebrush ginger Native to: Asia Flowering: Summer to Autumn Watering: Keep the soil moist but do not over water Planting Aspect: Full sun to part shade Preferred Climate:
Temperate, Subtropical, Tropical, GrasslandDescriptionSpectacular and charming plant growing to a height of 1.8 metres tall with dense spikes adorned with large dark green leaves that are 25cm long and 5cm wide. The flower stems are topped with compact flower heads that vary from pale coral to a bright red, always with the exaggerated stamen in pink. A soft and delicate fragrance is produced from the blooms in late summer. The fragrant flower heads last well and good for the vase. They are perennials that grow from rhizomes to form clumps up to 1.2 metres wide.CultivationGinger lilies are suitable for sunny or semi-shaded positions and grow well in most climates. They require an organic rich, moist but well drained soil in a full sun to part shaded location. Position the plants at least 1.5 to 2 metres apart and plant with a liberal dose of organic fertilizer. Water regularly, but do not over water as the rhizomes will rot if left in wet conditions. Resistant to most pests and diseases. |
Revised: 5th Jan 2010 @ 7:42 PM
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Keywords: hedychium coccineum, gingerlily, zingiberaceae, hedychium, gingerlily, coccineum, plant, nursery, flower, water, metres