{"product_id":"hedychium-stenopetalum","title":"Hedychium stenopetalum (Giant White Ginger Lily) – 2 Litre Pot","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Towering, Fragrant Architectural Giant for the Exotic Border\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIf you want to push the boundaries of scale in your tropical garden, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eHedychium stenopetalum\u003c\/i\u003e is an absolute titan. Commonly known as the Giant White Ginger Lily, this spectacular Himalayan and Southeast Asian native is one of the largest \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"237\"\u003eHedychium\u003c\/i\u003e species in cultivation. It is prized by exotic growers for its towering, banana-like foliage and magnificent, intensely fragrant late-summer blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eSupplied as an established plant in a solid 2-litre pot, this ginger has developed a strong, healthy rhizome base. It is ready to be planted out or potted on, where it will rapidly throw up thick, cane-like stems to create an instant jungle canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMassive Proportions:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a true giant. When established, well-fed, and given a long growing season, the stems can reach an incredible 3 metres (10 feet) or more in height, topped with huge, paddle-shaped tropical leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpectacular Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e In late summer and early autumn (August to October), it produces enormous terminal flower spikes covered in delicate, pure white flowers with incredibly slender, spider-like petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntense Fragrance:\u003c\/b\u003e The flowers emit a rich, sweet, and highly exotic perfume that becomes especially potent in the warm evening air—perfect for planting near a patio or seating area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArchitectural Impact:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides the structural impact of a banana plant combined with the floral display of an orchid, making it an unrivaled focal point for the back of an exotic border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Cultivation in the UK:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eLike most giant gingers, this plant is incredibly hungry and thirsty during the summer, but requires proper management over the damp UK winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant in full sun or light, dappled shade. In the UK, giving it plenty of direct sunlight is often the key to encouraging a strong late-summer floral display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Feeding:\u003c\/b\u003e To achieve massive growth, it needs rich, moisture-retentive soil. Water copiously during the summer months and feed heavily with a high-potash liquid fertiliser (like tomato feed) once the flower spikes begin to form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardiness \u0026amp; Winter Care:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a deciduous perennial, meaning the stems will naturally die back after the first frosts. It is root-hardy in milder coastal areas if the rhizomes are protected with a very thick, dry winter mulch (like straw or composted bark). In colder inland parts of the UK, it is safer to grow it in a large container and move it to a frost-free glasshouse or shed for winter, keeping the compost almost completely dry until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 x established plant with a strong rhizome base in a 2-litre nursery pot, ready to unleash massive tropical growth this summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle in a Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56607647957378,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/2274\/2338\/files\/8D127AF7-E6E3-4C07-9655-4F0725317C2A.jpg?v=1779464845","url":"https:\/\/www.jungleinabox.co.uk\/products\/hedychium-stenopetalum","provider":"Jungle in a Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}