Hedychium 'Yu-bae' — Suckering

Overview

Hedychium 'Yu-bae' is a suckering conservatory greenhouse in the genus Hedychium, part of the Zingiberaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hedychium 'Yu-bae' 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 'Yu-bae' 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 thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of chalk, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and outdoor gardens such as cottage, informal, city, courtyard, and coastal settings, it flowers in spring and summer. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and can be propagated by seed or by dividing rhizomes in spring.

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 'Yu-bae' 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 'Yu-bae'

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 'Yu-bae'?

Hedychium 'Yu-bae' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Hedychium 'Yu-bae' need?

Hedychium 'Yu-bae' 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 'Yu-bae' hardy in the UK?

Hedychium 'Yu-bae' 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 'Yu-bae'?

Propagate by seed at 21-24°C (70-75°C) as soon as ripe. Divide rhizomes in spring.

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