HEDYCHIUM spicatum 'Liberty'

Commonly known as Ginger lily

Ginger lily with slender stems and white, scented flowers
  • White
  • Height
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Spread
    30cm (12in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Dark green, glossy, lance-shaped leaves on upright stems. Individual flowers open over several weeks
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold winds
  • Partial shade

HEDYCHIUM spicatum 'Liberty'

 
Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£14.50  
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £12 each
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2025

 

  • Additional Features
    Exotic plants
    Good to know
    In frost-prone areas provide a deep winter mulch
    Pests & Diseases
    Red spider mites, aphids under glass
    Place of origin
    Central and southeastern Asia. Garden origin. Crûg Farm Nursery, North Wales
  • Flower Shape
    Tubular
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Patio / pot plants
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1.5m (5ft)
bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  30cm (12in)
 

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