Hedychium gardnerianum

Hedychium gardnerianum very vigorous, producing thick stems which support the large yellow flowers with orange stamens. It prefers a warm climate although it will grow outside in temperate areas that have light, infrequent frosts. Hedychiums thrive on heavy (nutritious) soil. Plants outdoors benefit from a thick winter mulch once the top growth has been removed. It grows to 8 ft tall with long, bright green leaves clasping the tall stems. The very fragrant pale yellow and red flowers are held in dense spikes above the foliage. They appear towards the end of summer.

Similar plants:

• Hedychium 'Elizabeth' (Elizabeth Ginger Lily)
• Hedychium coccineum (Himalayan Ginger Lily, Orange Bottlebrush Ginger, Red Butterfly Ginger )
• Hedychium coronarium (White Ginger, Butterfly Ginger Lily)
• Hedychium flavum (Yellow Butterfly Ginger, Nardo Ginger Lily)
• Hedychium longicornutum (Perched Gingerwort)
• Hedychium sp. (Ginger Lily)