Hedychium coccineum ‘Ganesh’

Description

Hedychium coccineum ‘Ganesh’

Hedychium coccineum ‘Ganesh’ is a spectacular cultivar of the Scarlet Ginger Lily, renowned for its vibrant orange-red flower spikes that create a dramatic tropical display. This impressive herbaceous perennial typically reaches heights of 1.5 to 1.8 metres, with arching stems bearing lance-shaped leaves that provide architectural interest throughout the growing season.

In UK gardens, ‘Ganesh’ performs best in fertile, moisture-retentive soil in a sheltered location with dappled shade. It appreciates consistent watering during the growing season, particularly in dry spells. In most British regions, winter protection is essential; apply a thick mulch of straw or compost over the rhizomes in autumn. In colder areas of the UK, lift the rhizomes after the first frost and store in barely moist compost in a frost-free environment until spring replanting.

This exotic beauty flowers from late summer into autumn, releasing a delightful spicy fragrance that perfumes the garden. ‘Ganesh’ makes a striking addition to tropical borders, woodland edges or large containers, where its bold form and fiery blooms create a spectacular focal point.