Hedychium coccineum
red ginger lily
A rhizomatous perennial to 2m or more, with lance-shaped leaves to 20cm in length and fragrant, scarlet tubular flowers with prominent stamens, borne in upright terminal racemes
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | |||
| Autumn | Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering
- Genus
Hedychium are rhizomatous perennials with erect, unbranched stems bearing two ranks of lance-shaped leaves, and dense terminal racemes of showy, often fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Himalaya
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, with shelter from cold winds. Protect in winter with deep a mulch. Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based compost in bright indirect light. Provide moderate humidity and good ventilation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to red spider mite and aphids under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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