Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'
Tropical Ginger
- Fragrant
- Foliage Interest
- Category: Tropical
- Hardiness Zone: 8-11
- Height: 4-6 ft
- Spread: 3-4 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades, Yellow Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Multi-Color
Fragrant, waxy light-pink buds open to tubular flowers with yellow inner lips and red throats, hanging in graceful 1' racemes from leafy stems in summer. Long, lance-shaped green leaves add a lush tropical feel, making it ideal for shady gardens, patio containers, borders, and entryways.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'
Plant in part sun, water every week until established. Apply a slow release fertilizer in early spring. Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds.