John Jearrard Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Just as the Sarracenias are starting to look a bit ratty, the Hedychiums start to look fantastic. Hedychium coccineum 'Tara' . Introduced by Tony Schilling in the '70's. Spicy scent, the hardiest of the H.coccineum forms, and one of the earliest to flower. . Hedychium yunnanense. Vigorous. Masses of flowers. Hedychium wardii. The most astonishing (more or less) hardy plant you can imagine. Will be in flower for about six weeks. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Very nice! They're starting to get popular as a plant for entry ways and other dark areas over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenBen Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I have a Hedychium very similar to your second, H. yunannense, under a PB collection number. Not sure where it was collected but I think it's pretty similar, so thanks for the tip-off! greenBen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Jearrard Posted August 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Hi Ben, PB57188 was collected by Paul Bonavia, and introduced as H.yunnanense, but it is actually a form of H.spicatum - a distinctive red column in the centre of the flower, curving upwards. It's an excellent plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Beautiful flowers. I've had 3 species Hedychium for a few years and yet to get any flowers. They are starting to reach a reasonable size now, so here's hoping for 2008... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Crane Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 They look lovely John!! A rewarding plant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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