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white ginger lily

Also known as: butterfly lily; fragrant garland flower; garland lily; Indian garland flower; white butterfly ginger lily; white ginger

An upright perennial growing from rhizomes to a height of up to 3m. Leaves are mid-green, up to 60cm long, lance-shaped and come to a narrow point. The flowers are borne from mid to late summer and are white with yellow marks at their bases and very scented

Scientific classification

Species: white ginger lily (Hedychium coronarium)
Genus: Hedychium
Family: Zingiberaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Autumn · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of white ginger lily

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Quick identification of white ginger lily

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white ginger lily care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required other than cutting back the foliage and old flower spikes at the end of the season

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 21-24°C (70-75°F) as soon as ripe. Divide rhizomes in spring

Growing

Outdoors, grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold winds and consider applying a deep mulch of garden compost or leafmould to protect the rhizomes in frost prone areas. In containers or under glass, use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No 3 and grow on in bright indirect light

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