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Pincushion Ginger- Broad jungle like foliage with a dramatic inflorescence with white spidery flowers.
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BGE Accession number:19825041
Hedychium thyrsiforme Sm.
Living plants of this accession
19825041B | G52 | Lowland Tropics |
19825041C | G17 | Temperate Lands |
Hedychium thyrsiforme is a very distinguishable species with luxuriant foliage that is heavily vained and dark green and will grow from 1-2m in height. The flower is wider than it is tall and creamy white in colour and unsented. Hardy to -10 or more if well mulched.
Text & Images – Sylvie Soudan
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