ginger lily 'Stephen'
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A rhizomatus perennial with large, glossy, mid-green lance shaped leaves. In late summer large racemes of yellow/orange fragrant flowers with deeper orange stamens are produced.
Scientific classification
- Species
- ginger lily 'Stephen' (Hedychium densiflorum 'Stephen')
- Genus
- Hedychium
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of ginger lily 'Stephen'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of ginger lily 'Stephen'
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ginger lily 'Stephen' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back the old flower spikes after flowering, and cut the foliage down in the autumn.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring.
Growing
GrowingOutdoors grow sheltered from cold winds, in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade. Mulch in winter with garden compost or leaf mould to protect the rhizomes from frost.\r\nIndoors grow in a loam based compost such as John Innes No 3, in bright, indirect light.
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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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