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Hedychium gardnerianum

Also Known As

Ginger Lily
Kahili Ginger

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 3'-3'

planting zones

8a-11

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Hedychium gardnerianum plant details

Hedychium gardnerianum is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedychium gardnerianum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium gardnerianum

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the best-known species of the genus, Hedychium gardnerianum has foot tall inflorescences of bright canary yellow flowers with fiery red stamens. The flowers have a light fragrance. The season's new stems emerge late, often in June. Hedychium are related to the culinary ginger Zingiber officinale. Where hardy, they add subtropical foliage and exotic late summer and fall flowers to the garden. Grow in warm spots in full to part sun with rich soil and abundant moisture. Mulch with fallen leaves in winter. They are also easy to grow in pots and can be protected in a frost free area for winter or grown as a houseplant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

An erect, rhizomatous, clumping perennial. Glossy, mid green, long, lance shaped leaves are borne along rigid, hollow, fleshy stems. During Summer spikes of large, delicate, spidery, strongly perfumed, yellow flowers are produced.A fantastic plant for adding a hint of the tropics to your garden.Probably the hardiest of the Gingers in our climate but still needs protection from strong wind and frosts.

By: Zephs

Possibly the showiest of all Hedychium gingers, H. Gardnerianum produces a huge spray of fragrant butterfly-like green/yellow flowers with red stamens. Sometimes call Hardy Ginger Lily, Hedychium Gingers are more cold hardy than most gingers, They put on a great show of flowers in the summer to early fall. Loves part-shade, heat, and moisture. Cold hardy in zones 7+. Move inside for winter in colder areas.

By: Edens Blooms

Kahili Ginger. A hardy (with mulch in winter) Ginger that is among the most attractive. Fragrant yellow flowers with prominent red stamens combine with the gray-green leaves to knock your socks off. Great in containers but bring in over winter. Grow in rich moist soil.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Known as the Kihili ginger this root hardy ginger has yellow flowers with a light fragrance. It grows to about 5' high and blooms in the fall.

By: Rare Plant Research

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Gardening facts about Hedychium gardnerianum plant

How to Grow Hedychium gardnerianum

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - high
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen

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Hedychium 'Doctor Moy'

aka Hedychium 'Dr. Moy', Dr. Moy Hardy Ginger Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-6'

Width: 2'-6'

sun - mostly shade
regular

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