Hedychium 'Molten Gold'

Also Known As

Molten Gold Hardy Ginger

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

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

planting zones

7a-10b

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Hedychium 'Molten Gold' plant details

Hedychium 'Molten Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow 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 'Molten Gold'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium 'Molten Gold'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Upright green foliage on stems to just three feet with delicate rich yellow clusters of flowers late in the season. 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. 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.

Gardening facts about Hedychium 'Molten Gold' plant

How to Grow Hedychium 'Molten Gold'

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

Features

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

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