Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange'

Architectural. Timeless. Unmistakable.

£17.50

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About this plant

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Name Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange' What you get You will receive a fully rooted3ltr pot About Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange' is the plant that started us growing gingers outside in the UK. It's a short plant growing to around 1m tall with thin green leaves and bright orange flowers that are honey scented - if you snap a flower stem it smells strongly of camphor! After flowering you usually get a second display of bright red berries, so don't dead head too soon. Origin Himalayas-Asia Planting and care Best planted in full sun or light...

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