Overview
Hedychium 'Vanilla Ice' (v) is a suckering conservatory greenhouse in the genus Hedychium, part of the Zingiberaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hedychium 'Vanilla Ice' (v) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens and coastal.
About
Hedychium 'Vanilla Ice' is a cultivar of the Hedychium genus, which comprises rhizomatous perennials with upright, unbranched stems and two rows of lanceolate leaves. This deciduous, suckering herbaceous perennial is suited to conservatory or greenhouse cultivation. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, favouring full sun or partial shade in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is ideal for cottage, informal, city, courtyard, and coastal gardens, offering interest during spring and summer.
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
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Hedychium 'Vanilla Ice' (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hedychium 'Vanilla Ice' (v)
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed at 21-24°C (70-75°C) as soon as ripe. Divide rhizomes in spring
- 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 'Vanilla Ice' (v)?
Hedychium 'Vanilla Ice' (v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hedychium 'Vanilla Ice' (v) need?
Hedychium 'Vanilla Ice' (v) 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 'Vanilla Ice' (v) hardy in the UK?
Hedychium 'Vanilla Ice' (v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Hedychium 'Vanilla Ice' (v)?
Propagate by seed at 21-24°C (70-75°C) as soon as ripe. Divide rhizomes in spring.
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