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I ordered a Hedychium Garrdenerianum 4 days ago and it’s arrived already. Wow what a huge Rhizome I’m truly amazed thank you. I’m trying to develop a jungle theme in my garden here on the Isle of Wight and will certainly be ordering again. Well done all and thank you again.
Hi Christopher
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I bought some Calla Lilly, Hedychium, Amerines & Amaryllis bulbs from you at Tatton. I have potted them up but am now wondering if that was correct or if I should have left them until Spring. Also, what type of soil is best – gritty, manure or just garden soil?
If they do start growing just now should I remove them from the pots to over winter?
Would be grateful for advice.Thanks, Moira
Hi Moira
Yes you have done the right thing as they still want to flower this year. They have just been held back in a coldstore and will flower later in the year. They will then revert back to their usual flowering cycle next year.
We have planted instructions care advice for each variety on our website. Please click on the links below and they will help you with overwintering and soil.
Hedychium Gardnerianum The ‘Ginger Lily’ (SKU17815)
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How do I plant my ginger Lilly in a container Please.?
If planting in pots: Hedychium gardnerianum rhizomes grow naturally above ground. Plant your rhizomes/tubers so that the rhizome is horizontal (on its side) with any visible shoots pointing upwards and is only half covered with soil. Use a large pot, layering pot with shards or clay pellets on the bottom for drainage and weight. Add fresh potting compost and place the roots of the rhizome in the soil – if there are no roots visible the rhizome will soon begin to form them. Water immediately after planting.
Hedychium Gardnerianum The ‘Ginger Lily’ (SKU17815)
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Bulbs have arrived they look brilliant -thank you
But I was expecting planting advice for the Ginger Lily !!
do I
1. plant it straight up and down
2. plant it on its side
3. plant it on its side and cover with compost
Thanks
Sam
Hi Sam
I’m pleased to hear you are happy with your Ginger Lily.
Just to let you know, we have planting instructions on every product page of our website:
Hedychium Gardnerianum The ‘Ginger Lily’ (SKU17815)
If planting in pots: Hedychium gardnerianum rhizomes grow naturally above ground. Plant your rhizomes/tubers so that the rhizome is horizontal (on its side) with any visible shoots pointing upwards and is only half covered with soil. Use a large pot, layering pot with shards or clay pellets on the bottom for drainage and weight. Add fresh potting compost and place the roots of the rhizome in the soil – if there are no roots visible the rhizome will soon begin to form them. Water immediately after planting.
If planting in the garden: Find a good location with plenty of sun. Planting half the Rhizome proud of the ground level. Water regularly.
The Hart Family
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Hi,
How many growing points will each ginger Lilly rhizome provide please? Many thanks,
Peter
Good afternoon,
Our rhizomes are top size and should produce 5 to 10 growing points. Maybe even more. They are huge!
Kind regards
Victoria
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I have two large pots, how many bulbs will I need for a stunning show? do they multiply in time, do they need seperating after time?
Hi
We would suggest 1 per pot. Please remember these do need heat to get them active. They will get bigger over time and when they reach a mature size, you can separate them.
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The tuber supplied is so large I wondered if it was possible to divide it in half so that I can use two pots or chance growing one piece outside in my south facing garden.
Hi there,
I would leave your Hedychium Gardnerianum as it for now. When it is more established (after a year or two), then you can divide it up.
The Hart Family
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Good morning
I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing ginger lilles I couldn’t believe the size of them when I opened the box!!!
I hope that I can do them justice in the garden.
Kind regards
Linda
You’re very welcome! Enjoy your Ginger Lilies! And please send us photos. we love to see them in situ.
Loraine Hart
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I’ve just bought a Ginger Lily tuber. Which way up do I plant it? Horizontally or vertically?
Good afternoon,
Please plant your Hedychium Gardnerianum horizontally.
Kind regards
Loraine Hart
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Are there any special instructions for planting ginger lilies. Thanks.
Yes I do have some instructions for growing the Ginger Lily:
Planting and growing instructions: Hedychium Gardnerianum
If planting in pots: Hedychium gardnerianum rhizomes grow naturally above ground. Plant your rhizomes/tubers so that the rhizome is only half covered with soil. Use a large pot, layering pot with shards or clay pellets on the bottom for drainage and weight. Add fresh potting compost and place the roots of the rhizome in the soil – if there are no roots visible the rhizome will soon begin to form them. Water immediately after planting.
If planting in the garden: Find a good location with plenty of sun. Planting half the Rhizome proud of the ground level. Water regularly.
Hedychium Gardnerianum The ‘Ginger Lily’ (SKU17815)
Loraine Hart
