Name: Hedychium 'Tahitian Flame'
SKU: HEDTAHFLA

Hedychium ‘Tahitian Flame’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our licensees. Please contact our sales department for more information at 800-215-9450.

Make a Hawaiian splash with this boldly variegated hybrid ginger. Intoxicatingly fragrant apricot flowers emerge in midsummer and continue thru fall. The upright habit of 'Tahitian Flame' creates a wonderful architectural accent for both containers and gardens.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 8-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 60″ / 24″ / 68″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): July, August, September

Common Name	Ginger
Family	Zingiberaceae
Genus	Hedychium
species	hybrid
Plant Type	Annual
Persistence	Annual
US Patent #	PP19921
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	8, 9, 10, 11
Growth Habit	Upright, Clumping
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	60" / 24" / 68"
Finish Time	Medium (6-8 Weeks)
Bloom Time	July, August, September
Growth Rate	Moderate
Most Active Growing Season	Summer
Flowering Season	Spring
Flower Color	--
Leaf Color	Green, Lime, White
Soil	Fertile moist humus rich.
pH	5.6 - 6.8
Exposure	Part Shade, Full Shade
Special Uses	Cut Flower, Deep South, Fragrant
Nutritional Needs	200 ppm
Dormancy	--
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry slightly between watering.
Water (Garden)	Average
How Different?	It has a very strongly variegated leaf.
Landscape Value	Accent, container.
Finish Time to 4"	6 - 8 weeks
Comments	Tolerant of very light frosts if mulched.
Grower Notes	--