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Hedychium 'Anne Bishop'

Also Known As

  • Hedychium 'Anne S Bishop'
  • Anne Bishop Ginger
  • Anne Bishop Hardy Ginger Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 7b-11

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Hedychium 'Anne Bishop' plant details

Hedychium 'Anne Bishop' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedychium 'Anne Bishop'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium 'Anne Bishop'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lightly fragrant golden orange to yellow flowers are produced in large spike-like inflorescences throughout the summer on this vigorous Hawaiian hybrid. The 4-5' high stems are adorned with large medium green tropical foliage. The flowers of Anne Bishop Ginger attract hummingbirds and other pollinators and also make beautiful cut flowers. Multiplies readily but not invasively. Provide a moist rich soil for the best results.
Gorgeous, hardy ginger, with large leaves and stalks to 5-6' tall x 2-3' wide, topped in mid to late summer until frost with fragrant, panicles, to 1' tall, of apricot-fading-to-yellow flowers with red stamens. Need we mention the delight of your resident hummingbirds? This Hawaiian hybrid is best in full sun on the coast and partial shade inland in rich soil with regular and abundant water. This die-back perennial is easily frost to 10 °F, USDA zone 8, and into upper zone 7 with very good drainage. Zingiberaceae

Gardening facts about Hedychium 'Anne Bishop' plant

How to Grow Hedychium 'Anne Bishop'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
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