Hedychium flavescens

yellow ginger

Powerfully fragrant, pale-yellow flowers emerge in summer-fall atop stems of lush, evergreen foliage. Upright to leaning. Crop unsightly foliage at base. Regrows after frost.

Altura	6–8 pies
Ancho	2–6 pies
Tolera	Suelo húmedo, Macetas
Riego	Moderado – Alto
Water this plant regularly late spring through early fall. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn't run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot. This plant rests during winter and has succulent rhizomes to store energy, making it quite drought tolerant during this time. With good drainage it won't mind ample water, but if the soil is heavy it is better to go light on watering during winter, allowing the soil to mostly dry out.
Resiste hasta	10 °F
Exposición	Sombra total – Pleno sol
Características	Follaje vistoso, Flor fragante, Tropical
Interior / exterior	Exterior
Drenaje	En el suelo: mezcla para plantar, En maceta: tierra para macetas, Tolera suelo pesado
Fertilización	Uso general, Fertilizante para palmas
Origen	Himalaya, sur de China, norte de Vietnam
Nativa de California	No
Zonas Sunset	6, 8, 9, 14–24

Notas de cultivo

Foliage is replaced yearly, giving you two pruning options; the foliage can be completely cut down during winter, or it can be selectively removed in late spring once replaced by new growth. The first method is easier, and often the leaves are damaged and unsightly after winter storms anyway.

Lush foliage is damaged by frost but rhizomes overwinter to 10F with a good layer of mulch.

Shelter from full sun inland.

Interés especial

The flowers' scent can't be understated. Bring the tropics to your garden.

Enlaces

Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.

‹ Todas las guías de plantas