Hedychium coccineum
SCARLET GINGER LILY, RED GINGER LILY
Zingiberaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
3m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, mass planting, border, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Hedychium coccineum
SCARLET GINGER LILY, RED GINGER LILY
Zingiberaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
3m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: red, crimson, orange, pink or peach

Flowering Time: late summer to late autumn

Leaves: stepped leaf arrangement


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, mass planting, border, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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