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Hedychium coccineum 'Applecourt'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 4'-7'

planting zones

  • 7b-11

Hedychium coccineum 'Applecourt' plant details

Hedychium coccineum 'Applecourt' 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 coccineum 'Applecourt'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 7 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium coccineum 'Applecourt'

USDA Zones: 7b - 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

Gardening facts about Hedychium coccineum 'Applecourt' plant

How to Grow Hedychium coccineum 'Applecourt'

  • 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

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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