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Hedychium coccineum 'Tara'
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Ginger lilyPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Zingiberaceae
- Height: 2.5mSpread: 1m
- Frost hardy
Flower colour:
Orange
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist
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.
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyes**yesFlowersyesyesyesDivideyes**yesPruneyes
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:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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