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HEDYCHIUM densiflorum 'Assam Orange'
Commonly known as Ginger lily
Deep orange flowers in large upright racemes
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12 each
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, aphids, under glass -
Place of origin
Himalayas -
Orange
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RacemesDense, terminal, bottlebrush-like racemes 20cm (8in) long
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Tubular
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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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.Clump-forming perennial with oblong to lance-shaped, pointed, glossy leaves 30-40cm (12-16in) long
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
2m (6½ft)
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