Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Northern America
Types
not available
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, shaded woods
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Syringa
Common Name
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
Lilac
In Hindi
golden lotus
बकाइन
In German
golden lotus
Flieder
In French
golden lotus
lilas
In Spanish
golden lotus
lila
In Greek
golden lotus
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
golden lotus
lilás
In Polish
golden lotus
liliowy
In Latin
golden lotus
lilac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available