Hedychium
stenopetalum
Common Name: White
Stars Ginger
Light Requirement:
Shade, Partial Sun
Plant Height: up
to 12 Feet
Cold
Stratification: No
Hardiness Zone: 8-11
Description:
Hedychium
stenopetalum, the White Stars Ginger, is potentially the largest butterfly
ginger, up to 12 feet tall. This Ginger sports 18″ spikes of ghost white
flowers. Its flowers are white with a faint greenish-yellow tint to the base of
the labellum and have prominent white or off-white stamens. The leaves are big
and bold. Hardiness zones 8-11, (5ºC/40ºF, -10ºC/15ºF) in Winter. It prefers a
warm, frost-free climate although it will grow outside in temperate areas that
have light, infrequent frosts. In frost-prone areas, either grow in containers
or give Winter protection. For best results, provide a rich, moist,
well-drained soil, and with protection from cold winds. It prefers partial
shade or partial sun; if kept in shade, it grows taller. It can tolerate strong
sunshine.
Germination:
Soak
the seeds for 2 hours in hot water. Soaking is beneficial in two ways; it can
soften a hard seed coat and leach out any chemical inhibitors in the seeds
which may prevent germination. Sow at 1/2″ in pots or trays of moist seed
compost. Place in a warm place and keep at a constant temperature of between
(20ºC/68ºF, 25ºC/77ºF). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps
germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged;
germination will usually take2-6 weeks, it can take longer, don’t give up. The
plant is healthier if grown not too hot, but cooler.
Store Policies
All seeds will come in a resalable
plastic zip lock bag wrapped in a protectant, so the seeds are not damaged by
shipping machines. All seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds
mixed in. Most have been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination
rate.
Seed Count
All seed counts should be considered estimates as the seeds is
packaged by hand, there is 2-3 more or less in a bag. We do our best to
ensure accuracy and will often add extra seeds. However, all estimates are
final.
Shipping
Seeds will ship without tracking numbers. Items
will be shipped 1-3 business days of receiving payment. Plants will be shipped
via USPS. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 3-5 days.
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Important! Please Read!
All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination.
Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your
seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing
instructions can be found under each listing.
We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able
to grow, as too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to
garden, weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good
viable condition and the germination rates are accurate.
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