Ginger Lilies are striking perennials and highly prized for their exotic-looking foliage and brightly coloured flowers. They will thrive in full sun or light shade where there is a reliable source of moisture in summer and will survive outside in warmer parts of the country if the crown is protected by a dry mulch. In colder areas bring indoors and keep dry throughout winter, or lift the rhizomes and store in a cool, dry place until spring when they can be replanted. They are commonly seen in the gardens of Cornwall where they can grow into very large clumps.
Hedychium gardnerianum Large cylindrical racemes of sweetly scented yellow flowers, each with protruding red stamens, put on a very showy display from midsummer. A vigorous species, the bold foliage will often have a slight blue tint.
Hedychium densiflorum Forming a slowly spreading clump of lustrous foliage, this compact ginger lily is one of the hardier forms. The slender spikes of fragrant, orange-red flowers appear early in the season and tend to open in one impressive flush.
Hedychium flavescens Tall stems are clothed in pointed, lance-shaped leaves, which can grow to 60cm long and have a softly hairy reverse. In late summer or early autumn these stems are crowned with clusters of spicily-scented, creamy-yellow flowers.
I was never sure what ginger lilies looked like. Love the delicacy of the flowers š š Hope you’re keeping the stress levels at bay.
Seeing a chiropractor now for the ankle issues – an expensive form of torture! All good otherwise.
Birthday present to self ā¹ļøš
Actually first appointment was birthday present from daughter! Conspiring against me! Have you ever had a present that ends up costing you a small fortune? š
Only if you count having a son as a present š
He was born on your birthday?
No but he’s cost us a fortune š¤£
Haha…
‘reliable source of moisture in summer’…. tick!
So far H. gardnerianum has done well for me, even with our wet winters and the occasional Beast from the East. I have it planted against a south facing wall.
I have never seen these before. They are stunning!
There are a lot planted in the gardens down here.
These pretty plants grow very well in Queensland. I love the variations in colour.
I’m sure they do! All of these grow outdoors here, but they’re not all hardy.
Love your photos. Nature and its beauty is so thrilling.
Thank you very much š