Hedychium coccineum [peach]

Also Known As

Hedychium angustifolium 'Peach'
Hedychium coccineum 'Peach'
Hardy Peach Ginger
Narrow-Leaf Ginger

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

7b-11

More Options

Hedychium coccineum [peach] plant details

Hedychium coccineum [peach] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer apricot and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, 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 coccineum [peach]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium coccineum [peach]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light peachy pink butterfly shaped flowers are borne in clusters atop the sturdy lush stems in mid to late summer. Multiplies readily but not invasive and is reliably hardy to zone 7B. A good cut flower with large narrow tropical foliage. Most Gingers need 2-4 hours of cool direct sunlight (i.e. early morning sunlight or filtered shade throughout the day). They are fairly drought resistant once well-established but often have the best foliage and flower best under average moist to moist conditions. A proper mulch helps when growing gingers in dryer locations.

By: Almost Eden

Garden photo gallery of Hedychium coccineum [peach]

By: Almost Eden

By: Almost Eden

Gardening facts about Hedychium coccineum [peach] plant

How to Grow Hedychium coccineum [peach]

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- apricot
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous

Landscape groups by tags

See other plant types of Hedychium for your garden

Hedychium coronarium

aka Hedychium consanguineum, Hedychium coronarium 'White Butterfly', Garland Flower, Hardy Ginger Lily, Hardy White Butterfly Ginger Lily, White Butterfly Ginger Lily, White Ginger