flower ginger lily Hedychium greenii (Red Leaf Ginger Lily)- 3 bulbs
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flower ginger lily

flower ginger lily Hedychium greenii (Red Leaf Ginger Lily)- 3 bulbs

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flower ginger lily Hedychium greenii (Red Leaf Ginger Lily)- 3 bulbsHedychium greenii (often called Red Leaf Ginger or Red Butterfly Ginger) delivers drama, texture, and tropical flairplus, it's the only Hedychium commonly grown for its stunning leaves as much as its flowers! This Ginger Lily is generally non fragrant; however, the orange red blooms and foliage makes you forget about that one drawback. With their bold, tropical foliage and delightfully fragrant blooms, Hedychiumsalso known as ginger liliesbring exotic

Hedychium greenii (often called Red Leaf Ginger or Red Butterfly Ginger) delivers drama, texture, and tropical flair—plus, it's the only Hedychium commonly grown for its stunning leaves as much as its flowers! This Ginger Lily is generally non-fragrant; however, the orange-red blooms and foliage makes you forget about that one drawback. With their bold, tropical foliage and delightfully fragrant blooms, Hedychiums—also known as ginger lilies—bring exotic elegance to the garden from midsummer into fall. But what makes them truly irresistible is their diversity: by mixing different varieties, you can extend the bloom season, play with color and texture, and create layered interest that evolves throughout the warm months.

Scott Ogden in his book Garden Bulbs for the South says that Hedychium "show a special affinity for the balmy, sometimes steamy climate of the South...While climbing temperatures exhaust the wills of lesser plants, these robust exotics grow and blossom ever more profusely. For gardeners in the warm South, a summer without the opulent charms of gingers would be insufferable."

What to expect: Hedychium put on its foliage in early spring. The flowering canes will also shoot up from the rhizomes themselves in late spring. The blooms on the Hedychium greenii (Red Leaf Ginger Lily) are a bold orange-red. They are beautiful and attractive even from a distance; however it is the foliage on the Hedychium greenii that offers season-long attraction! The orange-red, orchid-like blooms are reminiscient of the tradtional white ginger lily. The plant will grow to 3-4 feet tall with smooth, rich, deep green leaves that are bold and lush with a striking deep maroon on the underside that becomes more visible as the plant grows. Hedychium is deciduous and will begin to die back with the first frost in the cooler zones.

Planting Requirements - Sun and Water: Hedychium does best when planted in full summer sun in zones 8-11. Yes, you read that correctly -- full summer sun! By planting in full sun the plant will get full of foliage. It will still do okay with at least 7-8 hours day of summer sun. Zone 11 may want to consider a few hours of afternoon shade. If it gets too little sun, it will try to reach for the sun and not be as full. Plant the rhizomes in well-drained soil on their side with the tips no more than 1" deep or almost visible with the dirt. Plan on planting in a location where the plants can grow comfortably to their full height of 3-4 feet and several feet wide. Ginger does have water needs. If you want it to perform, be sure that you water them well during hot and dry summers: however, do not plant them in continually soggy areas as this can damage the rhizome. Don't let the soil go completely dry for long periods of time either.

Containers: You can grow the ginger in pots which means you can have it in zones colder than 8, but be sure to bring it in before the first frost. The foliage is excellent for container gardening. Be sure to pay attention to watering your containers though.

? Can Hedychium Grow in Pots?Yes! And Very Well. - space your rhizomes 4-6" apart and cover with 1-2" of soil.

Container Tips Details
Pot size Minimum 12–16" wide and deep for 3-5 rhizomes; larger for established clumps
Drainage Essential—use pots with drainage holes
Soil Rich potting mix with compost or slow-release fertilizer
Watering Water regularly to keep soil moist, but not soggy
Light Bright indirect light or morning sun; dappled shade ideal
Overwintering in Cold Zones Move pots indoors (sunny window or dormant garage), or let go dormant and store cool/dry
Re-potting Every 2–3 years or when clumps become crowded

Blooms and Foliage: Hedychium (Ginger Lily) foliage is one of its standout features—lush, tropical, and architectural. The Hedychium greenii (Red Leaf Ginger) folige makes you think you have stepped into the tropics. The leaves have a bold deep maroon stripe on the underside while the leaves are full and long. This alone adds a great architectural aspect to your garden. Sometimes you'll need to trim it up or tie it up to keep it from spilling into unwanted places. If you love creating your own centerpieces, you will enjoy adding cuttings of the foliage to your arrangements. The orchid-like flowers will bring a pop of color in late summer to your garden when most everything else has faded away.

Mulitplying: The Hedychium multiplies nicely. This variety can be in invassive in year-round ideal conditions like Hawaii. Most of the country has winter cold spells that keep it from being invasive. It forms nice clumps over time, and it won't take long to see yours multiply. It should double in size about every 3 years if planted correctly, and you can divide them at that time which will manage their spread, give them space to expand, and rejuvenate growth. Spring is the best time to divide them before new growth begins. Make sure that each portion will have at least one pointed bud.

Animals: Pollinators love Hedychium. We aren't always sure if it is because it is solely based on the fragrance or also because the ginger lily is one of the few flowers blooming in late summer and early fall when so many flowers can't withstand the summer heat and have long faded. Bees and butterflies and occasionally hummingbirds are attracted to this Hedychium. Most Hedychium are moderately deer resistant due to their aromatic rhizomes and coarse foliage, but young shoots may be nibbled at in early spring if food is scarce, and deer have been known to eat plastic flowers. Generally, Hedychium is resistant to squirrels and rabbits.

Differences: We decided to put all of the information at the bottom of the page so that you could see at one glance some of the differences, especially blooming times, between the different Hedychium varieties.

Hedychium Species Comparison Chart

Species Flower Color Height Zone 8 Bloom Time USDA Zones Traits & Uses
H. aurantiacum Orange to salmon 3–6 ft July–August 8–11 Bright color, compact; great for tropical effect in mixed beds
H. coronarium (White Ginger Lily) White, fragrant 4–6 ft Aug–Oct 7b–11 Highly fragrant; very cold-tolerant; excellent for moist areas
H. densiflorum Orange 3–5 ft June–July 7–10 Earliest bloomer; great for cooler climates; dense flower spikes
H. ellipticum White w/ red-orange spots 3–6 ft July–August 8–11 Speckled flowers, ornamental foliage; compact grower
H. flavum Lemon yellow 4–7 ft July–August 8–11 Soft color, elegant form; less common in trade
H. greenii Red bracts, orange-red flowers 3–4 ft July–August 8–11 Grown as much for red stems and foliage as for flowers
H. thyrsiforme Cream to pale yellow 4–6 ft Aug–Sept 9–11 Late bloomer, upright growth; more tropical in habit
H. gardnerianum (Kahili Ginger) Yellow w/ red stamens 5–8 ft Aug–Sept 8–11 Fragrant and bold; invasive in some areas (e.g., Hawaii)
H. griffithianum White to soft pink 3–5 ft July–August 8–11 Graceful, less vigorous; refined appearance
H. speciosum Yellow-orange w/ red marks 4–6 ft Aug–Sept 8–11 Bold color, striking flowers; good for back borders

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