Hedychium coccineum 'Slim's Orange'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-5'
planting zones
- 7b-11
Hedychium coccineum 'Slim's Orange' plant details
Hedychium coccineum 'Slim's Orange' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In 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 'Slim's Orange'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in summer
- Uses: tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium coccineum 'Slim's Orange'
- 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 'Slim's Orange' plant
How to Grow Hedychium coccineum 'Slim's Orange'
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
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 2'-8'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 2'
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 3'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
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