White Ginger Plant - Hedychium coronarium

White Ginger Plant – Hedychium coronarium

$12.00

Fragrant Butterfly Ginger | Ornamental & Medicinal Perennial

This is for 1 bare rooted dormant crown that will start growing in Spring. These are frost tender, store them in damp but not wet potting mix or damp woodshavings out of the frost until risk of frost has passed, then plant.

Experience the Heavenly Fragrance of White Ginger

Add exotic beauty and intoxicating scent to your garden with White Ginger Lily (also known as Butterfly Ginger or Garland Flower). This elegant perennial produces tall stems with lush, tropical-looking foliage and stunning clusters of pure white, butterfly-shaped flowers that bloom from late summer into autumn.

Each flower releases a rich, sweet fragrance reminiscent of jasmine and ginger — strongest in the evenings. Perfect for cottage gardens, tropical borders, shady patios, near entrances, or as a cut flower. The large, glossy green leaves add beautiful texture even when not in bloom.

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Description

Traditional & Medicinal Uses

White Ginger has a history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Asia and South America:

  • Respiratory Support: Rhizomes and flowers traditionally used for sinusitis, bronchitis, coughs, and congestion.
  • Anti-inflammatory & Pain Relief: Applied for headaches, rheumatism, joint pain, inflammation, and muscle aches.
  • Skin & Wound Care: Used externally for skin conditions, wounds, and minor irritations.
  • Other Traditional Uses: Digestive support, diabetes management in some traditions, and general tonic properties. The fragrant flowers are used in leis, garlands, and ceremonial practices in various cultures.

Culinary Note: Rhizomes are edible when properly prepared (mild ginger flavour), though mainly grown as ornamental and medicinal.

Important Note: Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider before using medicinally. Not for internal use without professional guidance.

Why Grow White Ginger Lily?

  • Intensely fragrant white flowers loved by pollinators
  • Tall, dramatic tropical presence
  • Excellent cut flower with long vase life
  • Spreads gently via rhizomes to form attractive clumps
  • Shade tolerant and great for moist garden areas
  • Hardy in milder NZ climates with winter protection

How to Grow White Ginger Lily

Planting:

  • Plant rhizomes/crowns in spring after frost risk or in a pot in the house until the frosts have passed
  • Set horizontally 5–10 cm (2–4 inches) deep, spacing 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) apart.
  • Water thoroughly after planting.

Soil & Care:

  • Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil high in organic matter.
  • Full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade ideal in warmer areas).
  • Keep soil consistently moist — mulch heavily to retain water.
  • Feed occasionally with compost or balanced fertiliser during growth.

Growth & Harvest:

  • Height: 1–2 metres (3–6+ feet)
  • Spread: Forms clumps 60–120 cm wide
  • Blooms: Late summer to autumn (highly fragrant white flowers)
  • Cut back dead stems in late autumn. In colder areas, mulch heavily or lift rhizomes for winter storage like dahlias.
  • Divide clumps every 3–4 years in spring for propagation and vigour.

White Ginger Lily is a rewarding, fast-growing perennial once established.

Ready to fill your garden with heavenly fragrance?

Fresh, vigorous stock — limited seasonal availability!

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