Hedychium coccineum Applecourt Calanthe introduced in 1981 by North

introduced in 1981 by North Carolina's own Van Sellers

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

who were so taken after it survived -10 degrees F that they released it under the name 'Arp'

The research into whether the abundance of motor oil in these sites is actually essential for plant growth has been inconclusive

Hedychium coccineum Applecourt Calanthe introduced in 1981 by NorthHedychium 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.