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Gingers for that tropical look!
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Much valued for their large, butterfly-shaped flowers and sweet, heady scent. These tough lilies may freeze to the ground in a cold snap
only to return with greater vigor the following season. Coming in a wide range of heights, they can be used throughout the border for a spiky texture.
Large cone-like flower heads in a wide range of colors bloom from early summer until frost.
White Butterfly - (Hedychium coronarium): The most common Hedychium, known for its large,
white, butterfly-shaped blooms and outstanding, Gardenia-like fragrance. Grows to 6 foot in medium to full sun (Zones 7b-10). $9.99
Yellow Butterfly - (Hedychium flavescens): One of the last gingers to bloom. Pale yellow flowers with a deep yellow center and sweet,
lemony fragrance. Tall grower to 7 foot. Medium sun (Zones 7b-10). $9.99
White Pincushion - (Hedychium thrysiforme): Very attractive variety in the landscape. The lush, waxy broad foliage has a rippled texture
and somewhat horizontal growth pattern. It produces masses of snowy balls of small white flowers with long stamens. In the early stages of opening,
the flower resembles that of spider mums. Grows to 5 foot. Likes medium sun (Zones 8-10). $9.99
Gold Flame - (Hedychium sp.): Pale, two-tone flowers, yellow with pink centers. Strong jasmine-like fragrance. Grows to 6 foot and blooms
mid-summer (Zones 8-10). $9.99
Daniel Weeks -(Hedychium sp.): Outstanding, tangy yellow color with a rich, golden eye, early to bloom. Intense, sweet magnolia fragrance.
Strong upright grower to 6 foot. Medium sun (Zones 8-10). $9.99
Pink V - (Hedychium sp.): Tall grower with outstanding large flower heads of medium pink with deep rose centers. Very fragrant and long blooming.
Grows to 7 foot. Medium sun (Zones 8-10). $9.99
Peach - (Hedychium sp.): Peachy pink flowers with a rich, fruity fragrance. Grows to 6 foot and blooms
mid-summer (Zones 8-10). $9.99
Dr. Moy - (Hedychium sp.): Variegated foliage and a golden flower. Magnolia scent. Grows to 6 foot and blooms
mid-summer to frost (Zones 8-10). $12.99
Sherry Baby - (Hedychium sp.): Mid size grower that blooms all season. Tangerine flower with a pink throat and floral scent.
Grows 4-5 foot. (Zones 8-10). $12.99
Edison - (Hedychium sp.): Pink flowers with a rich, honeysuckle fragrance. Grows to 6 foot and blooms
late season (Zones 8-10). $9.99
A very large and diverse group of gingers valued both for their tropical foliage and for their large, colorful flower heads. Although most species are hardy to Zone 8, the plants must be kept frost-free for 16 or more months in order to bloom. Several species are grown for their spicy roots and medicinal value.
Shell Ginger - (Alpinia zerumbet): Outstanding green foliage plant reaching to 8 foot. When planted in warm areas, it will reward the grower with large pendant flowers of various shades of white and pink. Great for tub gardens. (Zones 8-10). $9.99.
Variegated Shell Ginger - (Alpinia zerumbet varigata): Outstanding variegated foliage plant reaching to 4 foot.
When planted in warm areas, it will reward the grower with large pendant flowers of various shades of white and pink.
Great for tub gardens. (Zones 8-10). $9.99. Goodwood Shell Ginger - (Alpinia sp.): Fine, dark green leaves on tall stalks make this one a winner for the back of the border. Grows to 6 foot. (Zones 8-10). $9.99.
Galangal or Thai Ginger - (Alpinia galanga): A staple of Thai cooking. Has a delightful spicy-hot flavor. It is used like regular edible ginger or may be sliced, dried or powdered. Both the pungent roots and tender young shoots are harvested. Interesting foliage plant to 4 foot with small white and red striped flowers. Easily grown in full to part sun and hardy to Zone 8. $15.99
Dramatic flowers and lush foliage. Some species have flower stalks that appear before the foliage, while others bloom luminously in mid-summer. Make great and long-lasting cut flowers
Hidden Ginger - (Curcuma elata): Pink flowers on naked stalks in May followed by 6 foot foliage. Find a place in the back of the border for this heirloom beauty. Part sun.
(Zones 8-10). $9.99. Scarlet Fever - (Curcuma elata var. Scarlet Fever): Pink flowers on naked stalks in May followed by 6-8 foot foliage. Stalks are deep scarlet and the upright foliage is bright green. Part to full sun. (Zones 8-10). $12.99.
Emperor Curcuma - (Curcuma petiolata): White bordered, pale-green leaves grow to 3 feet. Ghostly white flowers in July. Needs more shade than most.
(Zones 8-10). $9.99.
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Choose your gingers with respect to the amount of sun and water they like. They are easy to grow with regular water, compost and slow-release balanced fertilizer. What a show! In winter, add mulch to protect the rhizomes and they'll be bigger than ever next year. |
Some are low-growing accent plants while others are great for landscaping. Try a few.
Giant Red Pinecone Ginger - (Zingiber sp.): Strappy foliage to 4 feet and odd flower cones that are bright red with
small yellow flowers scatted about. Open the cone and the liquid is used to make shampoo. Part sun.
(Zones 8-10). $7.99.
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Gingers make a great combination plant for containers or beds. Put together a punchy combination of a variegated banana, golden angel trumpet and a yellow butterfly ginger. Add small lime-green elephant ears and impatiens at the base and your bed will glow with color and fragrance from May to November. |
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