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Hedychium 'Tahitian Flame' PP19921

Also Known As

  • Tahitian Flame Hardy Ginger

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Hedychium 'Tahitian Flame' PP19921 plant details

Hedychium 'Tahitian Flame' PP19921 is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer apricot and 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 'Tahitian Flame' PP19921

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium 'Tahitian Flame' PP19921

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
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

Hedychium ‘Tahitian Flame’ displays fragrant, orange-apricot flowers and long, narrow leaves with bold white stripes on tall, upright stalks. Deciduous in temperate climates.
Not only beautiful fragrant peachy-tangerine summer flowers but also wonderful banana-like foliage heavily stiped with white...this amazing 2' (to 5' in flower) plant turns a patio into a jungle paradise! S-PSh/M
Tahitian Flame' is a hardy ginger that produces large apricot flowers during in late summer with a strong, sweet fragrance. It has a good upright habit and beautiful variegated foliage with varying striations of creamy white in each leaf. Hedychium are related to the culinary ginger Zingiber officinale. Though the rhizomes look similar it's best to just eat the culinary species. Makes a good container specimen in colder climates.

Gardening facts about Hedychium 'Tahitian Flame' PP19921 plant

How to Grow Hedychium 'Tahitian Flame' PP19921

  • 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

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • apricot
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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