- Variegated ginger
Botanical name: alpinia zerumbet
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: up to 4 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: spring and summer
Hardy zone: zones 8 – 11
Flower color: white, pink, yellow
Foliage color: green, yellow
Growth rate: grows up to a foot a year
Pruning instructions: trim dead/diseased or withered leaves as needed (monthly in the summer)
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: adds foliage color and unique patterns to a shade garden
Light needs: about 4 hours of sun a day
Special features: fragrant foliage
Watering instructions: moisture loving plant. Do not let the topsoil completely dry out between waterings.This plant will require more frequent watering in the summer months than it will in the winter months.
Fertilizing instructions : does not require fertilizer. If you would like to use fertilizer to help promote quicker new growth or to improve plant health you can use a slow release fertilizer during the first growing season
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil
Companion plants: elephant ears, coleus, hibiscus
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
