#hardyginger

Plant of the Day

Thursday 9 September 2021

At the entrance of this woodland garden a Hedychium sp. (ginger lily, hardy ginger) is putting on a dramatic appearance. This rhizomatous perennial has created a large clump and is covered with fragrant flowers.

Plant of the Day

Wednesday 2 December 2020

Even though the display of fragrant flowers are over on this Hedychium species (hardy ginger) there are decorative seedheads to admire. This large herbaceous perennial spreads by rhizomes (horizontal stems) to form a clump. This plant is on the edge of a woodland garden.

Plant of the Day

Sunday 6 October 2019

The highly scented cream flowers of Hedychium 'Devon Cream' (ginger lily) add an exotic touch to autumn. This cultivar is considered to be a cross of Hedychium gardnerianum and Hedychium coronarium and reliably produces flowers. The broad green leaves need a good water supply, and though a hardy herbaceous perennial it will require mulching for winter protection in colder areas.

Plant of the Day

Monday 13 August 2018

An impressive clump of Roscoea purpurea 'Spice Island' (hardy ginger) was flowering at the entrance to Great Comp Garden, Kent, UK. This herbaceous perennial has dark leaves with deep red backs and thick, deep red stems. It puts on the best display in semi-shade with plenty of moisture but good winter drainage is essential. The pink and lavender flowers will provide a display for over a month.