Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange'

Also Known As

Assam Orange Hardy Ginger

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-12

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Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange' plant details

Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 densiflorum 'Assam Orange'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange'

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This shorter cultivar is less flamboyant than the other hardy gingers but still a beautiful and valuable garden plant and likely the hardiest of the genus. Three foot tall stems are topped with 18 inch long inflorescences of tightly packed, deep orange, moderately fragrant flowers. Full sun in rich soil with abundant moisture during the growing season. Mulch with fallen leaves in winter. In colder regions grow in a pot or store in dry peat moss and keep above zero.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange' plant

How to Grow Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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