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HEDYCHIUM aurantiacum
Commonly known as Ginger lily
Orange-red ginger lily
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OrangeOrange red
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Height1m (39in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Slender ginger with red streaks on stem
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Full sunShelter from cold winds.
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Partial shade
HEDYCHIUM aurantiacum
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Additional FeaturesExotic plantsPests & DiseasesUnder glass, red spider mites, aphids.Place of originHimalayas.
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Flower ShapeRacemesTerminal racemes to 45cm (18in) longTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderTown garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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WildlifeButterfly friendly
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Hedychium - Growing Guide
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1m (39in)
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60cm (24in) |
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
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Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50