| Common Name | Ginger |
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| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Hedychium |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| US Patent # | PP19921 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | July, August, September |
| Flower Color | -- |
| Foliage Color | Green, Lime, White |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| How Different? | It has a very strongly variegated leaf. |
| Landscape Value | Accent, container. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
| Persistence | Annual |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 60" / 24" / 68" |
| Soil (Garden) | Fertile moist humus rich. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Fragrant |
| Comments | Tolerant of very light frosts if mulched. |
Hedychium ‘Tahitian Flame’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
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
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings.. |
| EC | 2.0 – 3.0 |
| pH | 5.6 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Short Day |
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