


HEDYCHIUM 'Pink Princess'
Commonly known as Ginger lily
Pink flowered ginger lily
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, aphids under glass -
Place of origin
Himalayas -
Tubular
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Patio / pot plants
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
90cm (36in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialErect, rhizomatous perennial with long, sharp-pointed, lance-shaped leaves 30-50cm (12-20in) long. Produces flowers with prominent stamens in terminal, cylindrical racemes to 25cm (10in) 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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Summer 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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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
90cm (36in)
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