Hedychium 'Clarkei'

Also Known As

Hedychium clarkei
Hardy Ginger

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

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

planting zones

7a-10b

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Hedychium 'Clarkei' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedychium 'Clarkei'

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: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium 'Clarkei'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hedychium 'Clarkei' offers bold tropical foliage on short plants to about three feet through spring and summer followed by the bright orange, tropical flowers in late summer and fall. 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 'Clarkei' plant

How to Grow Hedychium 'Clarkei'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

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

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-6'

Width: 2'-6'

sun - mostly shade
regular

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