Ward's ginger lily
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A rhizomatous perennial with upright, arching stems and large, lance-shaped leaves to 80cm. In late summer and autumn it produces a spike of fragrant yellow flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- Ward's ginger lily (Hedychium wardii)
- Genus
- Hedychium
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Ward's ginger lily
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Assam
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Ward's ginger lily
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Ward's ginger lily care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist, reduce volume when temperatures drop
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, reduce volume when temperatures drop
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak tropical plant fertilizer every four weeks growing season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes in spring; sow seed at 21-24°C as soon as ripe
Growing
GrowingUnder glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in bright indirect light. In the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid feed weekly. In winter keep just moist and remove old stems as they deteriorate. Outdoors grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, with shelter from cold winds. Cut back stems when frost blackens the foliage and apply a deep, dry winter mulch
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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