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    Hedychium ellipticum

    Also Known As

    • Hardy Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Hedychium ellipticum plant details

    Hedychium ellipticum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedychium ellipticum

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium ellipticum

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This striking species of hardy ginger holds its clusters of fragrant flowers on arching stems like a bouquet. The petals are white and are accented with very long, fiery red stamens. The broad, deep green leaves are ribbed on the surface and have leaf bases coloured red where they clasp the stem. Native to the eastern Himalayas and northeast India. 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 ellipticum plant

    How to Grow Hedychium ellipticum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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