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| Category: Tropical |
| Family: Zingiberaceae (Gingers) |
| Origin: Himalaya Mountain Region (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Salmon |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): High Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Hedychium spicatum var. acuminatum (Ginger Lily) - This is a 3-4 foot tall ginger with leaves that have a prominent hairy underside and are a foot long and 4 inches wide. The fragrant, small coral orange-flowers bloom on spikes that are up to 8 inches long. We are not 100% sure on the identification of this ginger - Hedychium spicatum var. acuminatum is a variety listed in the Flora of China as having a purplish red color at the base of corolla lobes - our plants may be straight Hedychium spicatum - but whatever it is called, it sure is pretty! Plant in full sun (coastal) to light shade. Hedychium spicatum is root hardy to USDA Zone 7 (0-10° F).
The information about Hedychium spicatum var. acuminatum displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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