Hedychium consists of rhizomatous perennials characterized by upright, unbranched stems that support two rows of lanceolate leaves. At the top, they produce dense clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers, which are frequently fragrant.

Hedychium chrysoleucum

This perennial plant, reaching heights of over 2 meters, features lanceolate leaves that can grow up to 20 centimeters long. Its notable scarlet tubular flowers, which emit a pleasant fragrance, are arranged in upright terminal racemes and display prominent stamens.

Hedychium coccineum

Hedychium coccineum 'Disney'

Hedychium coccineum 'Hungphung Stripe' is an upright perennial that grows up to 2 meters tall, featuring broad, lance-shaped leaves that are deep green and marked by a long, pale white stripe along the midrib. From late summer until October, it produces racemes of subtly scented, pale orange blooms, each adorned with noticeable salmon-pink stamens.

Hedychium coccineum 'Hungphung Stripe'

Hedychium coccineum 'Khangkhui Tall Boy'

Hedychium coccineum 'Khonoma Silver'

Hedychium coccineum 'Longifolium'

Hedychium coccineum 'Mishmi Form'

Hedychium coccineum 'Orange Brush'

Hedychium coccineum 'Shillong Ghost'

Hedychium coccineum from Mizoram, India

Hedychium coccineum var. angustifolium

Hedychium coccineum var. angustifolium 'Peach'

Hedychium coccineum var. angustifolium 'Tangerine-Dream'

Hedychium coccineum var. carneum

Hedychium coronarium is a robust perennial that emerges from rhizomes, reaching heights of around 3 meters. Its leaves are lanceolate, measuring up to 60 centimeters in length, with a mid-green hue that culminates in a narrow tip. The plant produces fragrant white flowers, accented by yellow markings at their bases, from mid to late summer.

Hedychium coronarium

Hedychium coronarium 'Andromeda'

Hedychium coronarium 'Gold Spot' is a tall, rhizomatous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features large, broad, lance-shaped leaves that are deep green in color. From late summer until October, it produces creamy-yellow blooms with yellow centers, releasing a pleasant fragrance both during the day and at night. This variety is known for its greater hardiness compared to other types.

Hedychium coronarium 'Gold Spot'

Hedychium coronarium 'Orange Spot'

Hedychium coronarium var. coronarium

Hedychium coronarium var. maximum

Hedychium cylindricum

Hedychium deceptum is a vertical, rhizomatous perennial that can reach a height of 1.5 meters and features wide, lance-shaped leaves that are dark green. From late summer until October, it produces soft red flowers that emit a pleasant fragrance both during the day and at night. For optimal flower color retention, it thrives in partial shade; full sun exposure may cause the blooms to turn orange.

Hedychium deceptum

Hedychium densiflorum is a perennial that develops into clumps, growing up to 1.5 meters tall. Its leaves are glossy, lanceolate, and measure between 30 and 40 centimeters. During the late summer, this plant produces aromatic flowers that are orange or yellow, arranged in dense, cylindrical spikes approximately 20 centimeters in length.

Hedychium densiflorum

Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange' is a clump-forming perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It features glossy, lance-shaped leaves that measure between 30 and 40 centimeters in length. During late summer, it generates aromatic, deep orange blossoms arranged in dense bottlebrush-like spikes that reach about 20 centimeters.

Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange'

Hedychium densiflorum 'Kalimpong Gold'

Hedychium densiflorum 'Kalimpong Yellow'

Hedychium densiflorum 'Mewa Khola'

Hedychium densiflorum 'Milke Danda'

Hedychium densiflorum 'Sorung' is a clump-forming perennial that reaches heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features glossy, lanceolate leaves that measure between 30 to 40 centimeters long. During late summer, this plant produces aromatic flowers in a pale pinkish-orange hue, arranged in dense spikes resembling bottlebrushes.

Hedychium densiflorum 'Sorung'

Hedychium densiflorum 'Stephen' is a rhizomatous perennial featuring broad, shiny, dark green lanceolate leaves. During late summer, it produces substantial racemes of fragrant flowers in shades of yellow and orange, complemented by darker orange stamens.

Hedychium densiflorum 'Stephen'

Hedychium densiflorum from Gongshan, China

Hedychium densiflorum pale-flowered

Hedychium ellipticum is a borderline hardy perennial that grows up to 1.4 meters in height, developing a dense clump of large, broad, lance-shaped foliage. From mid- to late summer, it produces distinctive white flowers that feature elongated stamens and noticeable orange anthers.

Hedychium ellipticum

Hedychium ellipticum from Doi Suthep, Thailand

Hedychium ellipticum red-bracted

Hedychium flavescens is a vertical, rhizomatous perennial that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It features elongated, lanceolate leaves that are dark green and have a hairy texture on their undersides, supported by tall stems. From late summer until October, it produces creamy-yellow flowers with yellow centers, releasing a pleasant fragrance during both day and night.

Hedychium flavescens

Hedychium flavum Roxb.

Hedychium forrestii 'Paksong'

Hedychium forrestii Diels is a vertical, rhizomatous perennial that can reach heights of 1.5 meters. Its foliage features broad, lance-like leaves in a deep grey-green hue. From late summer until October, this plant produces large, fragrant white flowers that are aromatic both during the day and at night.

Hedychium forrestii Diels

Hedychium forrestii var. latebracteatum

Hedychium gardenerianum 'Compactum'

A robust, upright perennial that can reach heights of up to 2 meters, Hedychium gardnerianum features elongated, lanceolate leaves with a grey-green hue. In late summer and early autumn, it produces cylindrical clusters of aromatic, lemon-yellow blossoms adorned with prominent red stamens.

Hedychium gardnerianum

Hedychium gardnerianum 'Roscoe'

Hedychium gardnerianum 'Tangkhul Naga' is a rhizomatous perennial that can reach heights of over 1.5 meters. It features glossy, lance-shaped leaves that can grow up to 20 centimeters long, showing a powdery white hue on their undersides. From summer into autumn, this plant produces racemes of fragrant yellow blossoms adorned with striking red stamens.

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