I was hoping someone could give me a little more insight into A. Calidora. I have been re-landscaping our backyard and had picked out Hedychium 'Elizabeth' for the corner of our house as it is a central point in our yard. After placing the order, I came across A. Calidora and - be still my beating heart
- I have changed my mind.
A.Calidora really is crying out to me to be that main focal point and I am fine finding another place in the yard for the Ginger. The planting area faces ENE so it would get gentle morning sun. With the way the house is situated, it would be sheltered from our summer sun from late morning to early afternoon. However, from about 2 to 4 pm, the outer-most quarter would catch the sun again. My concern is whether or not A. Calidora will thrive despite this additional sun? I checked ATP's database and see that it is rated for full sun to full shade but, given that our summers can be quite harsh (115 degrees + for approximately 2-3 weeks each year), I am a bit concerned. The sun and heat can be so intense that even daylilies go dormant during the peak of summer. I would feel terrible if I inadvertently killed this gorgeous plant
. Does anyone have an opinion if A. Calidora would do okay in this spot?
