Hedychium gardnerianum (Kahili Ginger, Kahli Ginger Lily)


Botanical Information

FamilyZingiberaceae
GenusHedychium
Speciesgardnerianum
CategoryTropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season proetection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)1 - 5
Temperature (°F)33 - 41
Height1.5 - 2.5 m
Spread1 m
GrowthFast

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSuckering, forming strong clumps.
LandscapeBorders, bed, city, cottage and informal tropical gardens.
PropagationSeed and division.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soil with a pH of acidic, neutral and alkaline. Prefers sand, chalk and loam.
PestsGlasshouse red spider mite and aphids.
Notable SpecimensThe University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionErect and unbranched stems.
Leaf Description2 ranks of lance-shaped leaves.
Flower DescriptionDense terminal racemes of showy, often fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Colour DescriptionThe flowers are pink in colour with red stamens. The leaves are green.

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