Often hailed as the "King of Gingers," Hedychium gardnerianum - commonly known as the Kahili Ginger or Garland Lily - is a true... Read more
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Often hailed as the "King of Gingers," Hedychium gardnerianum - commonly known as the Kahili Ginger or Garland Lily - is a true showstopper. This award-winning perennial is the gold standard for adding vertical drama and an intoxicating fragrance to any garden space.
The Visual & Sensory Highlights
* **Stately Stature:** Rising up to **8 ft tall**, this erect herbaceous perennial commands attention. Its sturdy, upright stems are clasped by long, bright green leaves that create a lush, jungle-like screen.
Intoxicating Fragrance : The Kahili Ginger is famous for its powerful, sweet perfume. A single blooming spike can scent an entire garden, especially as the air cools in the evening.
Exotic Color Palette : The dense flower spikes are a masterclass in contrast, featuring pale, lemon-yellow blossoms accented by long, protruding bright red filaments (stamens).
The "Kahili" Look : The name comes from the traditional Hawaiian feathered standards (*Kāhili*) used by royalty, which the feathered, cylindrical flower spikes closely resemble.
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Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Common Name | Kahili Ginger, Garland Lily |
| Botanical Name | Hedychium gardnerianum |
| Max Height | Up to 8 feet |
| Bloom Color | Pale Yellow with Crimson-Red Filaments |
| Fragrance | Intense, Sweet, Tropical |
| Foliage | Bright Green, Large, Stem-Clasping |
| Hardiness | Robust; Excellent for landscaping in cooler areas |
Why It’s a Garden Essential
Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, this species is the ultimate 'easy-care' tropical. It offers the height of a small tree with the flexibility of a bulbous perennial."
Cooler Climate Hero : While it looks like it belongs in the deep tropics, *H. gardnerianum* is remarkably resilient and is widely used for landscaping in cooler regions where a lush, "holiday-at-home" vibe is desired.
Natural Privacy Screen : Thanks to its 8-foot reach and dense foliage, it works perfectly as a seasonal hedge or a privacy screen for patios and balconies.
Pollinator Magnet : The fragrant, nectar-rich flowers are irresistible to butterflies and bees, bringing your garden to life.
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Planting & Care Tips
Placement : Thrives in full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, afternoon shade helps prevent leaf scorch.
Hydration :Likes to stay hydrated! Keep the soil consistently moist during the summer growing season to support its rapid growth.
Wintering : In frost-prone areas, the foliage may die back, but the underground rhizomes are hardy. Simply mulch heavily in late autumn to ensure a vigorous return in the spring.
Our plants and mosses are hand selected at local growers with the utmost care and love. Here, they are grown in the most sustainable way possible. This way, the plants in your glass bottle are guaranteed to thrive together and you will enjoy your personal ecosystem with plants for many years to come.
We learn by doing. By creating your own terrarium with plants in a bottle yourself or with your children you learn about the various facets of the earth and thus the basis of our living existence in a creative way. Stone, potting soil, roots, plants, water and recycling all come together in this creative eye-catcher for your home.
• We work with MPS-certified plants and recycled glassware.
• Dimensions and colours of live plants may vary.
• It is also possible that, due to the season, a pictured plant is not in stock.
• In that case you will receive a beautiful alternative.
• It is recommended to open your ecosystem once a month for a few hours.
Avoid "wet feet" at all costs! To prevent your bulbs or rhizomes from rotting before they wake up, mix a handful of coarse sand or perlite into the bottom of your planting hole. This creates a "drainage pillow" that keeps water from pooling around the base during heavy rains.
