Overview
Hedychium spicatum from Sichuan, China is a clump forming, suckering conservatory greenhouse in the genus Hedychium, part of the Zingiberaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hedychium spicatum from Sichuan, China grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, sub-tropical, bedding, conservatory and greenhouse and flower borders and beds.
About
Hedychium spicatum, commonly known as spiked ginger lily from Sichuan, China, is a rhizomatous perennial belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. It forms clumps with suckering, deciduous foliage and upright, unbranched stems bearing dense clusters of trumpet-shaped, often fragrant flowers in spring and summer. This herbaceous perennial thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand, and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, patios, and informal gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and can be propagated by dividing rhizomes in spring or sowing seed at 21-24°C.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hedychium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Hedychium spicatum from Sichuan, China size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hedychium spicatum from Sichuan, China
- Propagation
- Divide rhizomes in spring; sow seed at 21-24°C as soon as ripe
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and aphids under glass
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hedychium spicatum from Sichuan, China?
Hedychium spicatum from Sichuan, China prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hedychium spicatum from Sichuan, China need?
Hedychium spicatum from Sichuan, China is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hedychium spicatum from Sichuan, China hardy in the UK?
Hedychium spicatum from Sichuan, China has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Hedychium spicatum from Sichuan, China?
Divide rhizomes in spring; sow seed at 21-24°C as soon as ripe.
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