red ginger lily
Also known as: scarlet ginger lily
A rhizomatous perennial to 2m or more, with lance-shaped leaves to 20cm in length and fragrant, scarlet tubular flowers with prominent stamens, borne in upright terminal racemes
Scientific classification
- Species
- red ginger lily (Hedychium coccineum)
- Genus
- Hedychium
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Suckering
- Habit
- Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of red ginger lily
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Himalaya
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of red ginger lily
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red ginger lily care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow outdoors in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, with shelter from cold winds. Protect in winter with deep a mulch. Grow under glass in a loam-based compost in bright indirect light. Provide moderate humidity and good ventilation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to red spider mite and aphids under glass
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