Hedychium hasseltii
Java butterfly ginger
An erect, rhizomatous perennial to 60cm, with bright green, lance-shaped leaves and loose sprays of fragrant, white flowers turning dark cream with age inlate summer and early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Cream White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Hedychium are rhizomatous perennials with erect, unbranched stems bearing two ranks of lance-shaped leaves, and dense terminal racemes of showy, often fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Java
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright, indirect light. Provide moderate to high humidity and good ventilation. Water freely in the growing season and feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Keep just moist in winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe at 21-24C, or by dividing rhizomes in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
Remove old stems in winter as they deteriorate
Pests
May be susceptible to red spider mite and aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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