Hedychium thyrsiforme, Pincushion Ginger, is a strong-growing Hedychium with broad jungly foliage and a dramatic inflorescence with white spidery flowers. The downward-curling labellum and long slightly-crooked filaments erupt from the green pincushion-like bract and give the inflorescence a very exotic and delicate appearance.
In a genus that is renowned for its late autumn flowering, Hedychium thyrisiforme is no exception and many exotic gardeners will wait years for it to flower successfully; the onset of the cold winter weather often curtailing growth before the flowers have a chance to open.
A rewarding species for the experienced grower.
Additional Information
| Order | Zingiberales |
|---|---|
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Sub-Family | Zingiberoideae |
| Synonyms | Gandasulium thyrsiforme, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium tocucho |
| Geographical Origin | Eastern Himalayan region; India, Nepal, Bhutan |
| Cultivation | Warm sheltered and humid aspect. Partial shade. Plenty of water with regular feeding throughout the summer. Mulch in winter |
| Eventual Height | 2m |
| Eventual Spread | Spreading habit, 1-1.5m in the UK |
| Hardiness | Herbaceous root-hardy perennial. Rhizomes should be sited in a rich humus-rich soil and nested in a bed of sharp sand for drainage during the winter. Mulch during the winter months |
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Great leavesI'd grow this for the foliage alone, certainly evocative of a hot and humid climate.
Good sized plant, very good root system and well packed.Posted on
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