Hedychium ellipticum
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Hedychium ellipticum
Common name
Shaving brush ginger
What You get
You will reicieve a fully rooted 2ltr pot
About
Hedychium ellipticum has broad ribbed green leaves and grows to 1.3m in height. The flower is very different to most hedychiums creamy white flowers are held upright in a cluster with orange-red stamens protruding from these which makes it look like a shaving brush. Not the hardiest will take-7 more if well mulched or make a fine pot plant.
Origin
Himalayas-Asia
Planting and care
Best planted in full sun or light shade in moist humus rich soil all will respond well to feeding through out the growing season. Plant deep and give a good mulch for winter protection this will do for most winters you can lift part of the corm and store frost free and dry as an insurance.