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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