Hedychium greenii

One of the finest Ginger lilies for foliage. 1.2m stems are maroon tinted, with leaves green above and a sumptuous deep maroon on the reverse. Shortish heads of fairly large and flamboyant orange-red flowers are seen late in the season and for this reason it's best to keep it as a pot plant, though it's really rather hardy in the ground if mulched over for winter. Best in a warm summer position.