Hedychium coccineum Applecourt Calanthe the foliage and roots release

the foliage and roots release the strong fragrance of licorice

At this time the shrubs are cut back by a half to two thirds to remove the dead tops of the plant

(aka: Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) The deciduous US native Osmunda cinnamomea can be found in every state east of the Mississippi River

The 2' wide clump of perfect proportions is topped with light lavender flowers on 24" tall stalks

Hedychium coccineum Applecourt Calanthe the foliage and roots releaseHedychium coccineum 'Applecourt' is one of our favorite ginger lilies. This little known cultivar is one that we picked up on a 1995 visit to the former Applecourt Nursery in the UK. The massive 1'+ long flower heads of brilliant scarlet orange with red throats top the 5 6' tall clump in midsummer and again in early fall. Moist, but well drained soils grow the best specimens.