Hedychium ‘Tahitian Flame’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

Make a Hawaiian splash with this boldly variegated hybrid ginger. Intoxicatingly fragrant apricot flowers emerge in midsummer and continue thru fall. The upright habit of 'Tahitian Flame' creates a wonderful architectural accent for both containers and gardens.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 8-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 60″ / 24″ / 68″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): July, August, September

Common Name	Ginger
Family	Zingiberaceae
Genus	Hedychium
species	--
Plant Type	Annual
US Patent #	PP19921
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	July, August, September
Flower Color	--
Foliage Color	Green, Lime, White
Dormancy	--
Exposure	Part Shade, Full Shade
Growth Habit	Upright, Clumping
Growth Rate	Moderate
Hardiness Zone	8, 9, 10, 11
How Different?	It has a very strongly variegated leaf.
Landscape Value	Accent, container.
Most Active Growing Season	Summer
Persistence	Annual
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	60" / 24" / 68"
Soil (Garden)	Fertile moist humus rich.
Water (Garden)	Average
Special Uses	Cut Flower, Deep South, Fragrant
Comments	Tolerant of very light frosts if mulched.

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry slightly between waterings..
EC	2.0 – 3.0
pH	5.6 – 6.8
Fertility Needs	200 ppm
Notes	—
Finish Time to 4″	6 – 8 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	—
Day Length for Flowering	Short Day