Ginger

Fabulous yellow-striped leaves are spectacular in the garden or mixed containers. Beautiful in combination with burgundy foliage plants or vibrant flowers. May be wintered as a houseplant where not hardy. Mature plants produce fragrant flower clusters.

Companion Plants

English Ivy

False Spirea

Viola

Plant Details

Common name

Ginger
Botanical name

Alpinia zerumbet
Variety

Variegata
Zone

USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

10' (3 m)
Habit

Upright
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Darcy J.'s collection

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