Hedychium coronarium
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Hedychium coronarium, commonly known as White Ginger Lily, is a tropical perennial prized for its lush green foliage and fragrant white flowers resembling butterflies. Blooming from late summer to autumn, its intensely aromatic blooms fill the air with a delightful, sweet scent.

This hardy, clump-forming plant thrives in warm, humid climates and makes an excellent choice for tropical gardens, shaded areas, and water gardens. It is low-maintenance, fast-growing, and ideal for adding an exotic touch to the garden.

Growing Requirements

Prefers full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Loves warm, humid conditions but can tolerate mild frost.

Unique Features

  • Fragrant white butterfly-like flowers from summer to autumn
  • Lush tropical foliage that adds an exotic look to gardens
  • Attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees
  • Low-maintenance and fast-growing
  • Ideal for tropical gardens, water features, and shaded areas

Uses & Display Suggestions

Perfect for tropical gardens, along ponds or water features, shaded garden beds, and as a fragrant cut flower.

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Moist, Well-Drained, Rich Soil

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Fast

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Keep soil moist but well-drained. Cut back old foliage in winter to promote fresh growth in spring.

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Drought tolerance: Medium

Frost tolerance: Low

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally pest-resistant, but may attract aphids or spider mites in dry conditions.

Mature height: 1.75 m

Mature width: 1.25 m

Suitable for shaping: No

Colour: Green

Variegation: No

Size: Large

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: White

Flower fragrant: Yes

Flowering season: Late Summer to Autumn

Fruit: No

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