Hedychium densiflorum Stephen Spain discovered in the late 1980s

discovered in the late 1980s by UK nurseryman Robert Potterton as a sport on Phlox subulata 'Alexander's Surprise'

light pink flowers with a dark maroon stripe down the back of each petal

red-orange blooms that look like miniature firecrackers (red with a yellow tip)

unless you're trying to murder your lobelia

Hedychium densiflorum Stephen Spain discovered in the late 1980sThis delightful dwarf ginger lily was a 1966 discovery in the Dudh Kosi Valley, Nepal at 9000' elevation by the UK's Tony Schilling, who named his new find after his son. Hedychium 'Stephen' is perfect for the small garden where space is a consideration. Not only does 'Stephen' top out around 3', but the narrow foliage makes for a rather svelte specimen. Hedychium 'Stephen' is topped with slender flower heads of fragrant, butterscotch yellow flowers