- Botanical name: Hedychium coccineum 'Tara'
- Common name: Ginger lily
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Orange
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Related to ginger, Hedychium coccineum ‘Tara’ is native to south-east Asia. Exotic-looking but frost-hardy, it’s perfect for adding a touch of drama to a British garden. Large, strap-like leaves appear from June, followed by racemes of fragrant, showy orange-red blooms with spidery pink filaments and bright orange anthers. Both the flowers and foliage die down in winter.
For best results grow Hedychium coccineum ‘Tara’ in humus-rich soil in a partially shaded, warm sheltered spot. Water often and apply a liquid feed throughout summer. Despite being hardy, it’s worth applying a thick mulch around the base of the plant in autumn, to protect the crown. Alternatively, grow it in a pot, which you can move under glass for winter.
How to grow Hedychium 'Tara'
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Plant size
2.5m height
100cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Frost hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Plant does flower in September |
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Plant does not flower in December |
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Do Divide in May |
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Do not Prune in January |
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A
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J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Hedychium 'Tara' and wildlife
Hedychium 'Tara' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Hedychium 'Tara' poisonous?
Hedychium 'Tara' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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