shaving brush ginger · Pests & diseases

shaving brush ginger · Hedychium ellipticum
Also known as: hardy ginger lily; rock butterfly lily

Outdoors, grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun in warm and sheltered site. Provide a deep, dry winter mulch. Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost in bright, filtered light. Water freely in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks; water sparingly in winter

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed