Alpinia (Caerulea Red Back, Zerumbet Variegated, Henyri & Nutans) Alpinia plants are lush gingers. Their tall stems show off striking and distinct leaves in an array of shades. They are a great choice for screening in shady areas, as they form an upright, dense clump at the base of the plant. Alpinia's, like every other plant we sell, are cultivated right here at our Nursery. Light requirement: Shade/ Part shade or indirect lightWater requirement: Moderate. Water regularly during dry periods. Watering frequency: Water frequently to establish plant, then it only requires minimal drinks.Soil: Well-draining, fertilised soil. Skill level: Suits Moderate Green thumb. Prune stems to ground level when leaves look tatty and old, which will promote new growth. Growth rate: Moderate to fast growth. Suitable for container gardens: Gingers will quickly grow out of their pots! Seasonality: Evergreen Drought Tolerant: YesFrost Tolerant: Protect from frostWind Tolerant: Yes ‘Cearulea Red Back or Atherton Ginger, from whence it came’ Mature Height: 1.5-2mMature Width: 1m Leaf colour: Glossy green on top, and maroon/red underside with gold tones.Leaf Variegation pattern: No Size of leaf: A long, oblong shape with point, grows up to 40cm long and 10cm wide. Produced in even ranks of pairs, symmetrical. Flower Colour: Creamy/white Flower Shape: An abundance of small flowers produced from one stem. Flowers appear to be one petal opening from the bottom with a pinkish lip, shell-like. Deep blue berries appear after flowering.Flower Fragrance: Yes.Flower Season: Summer. ‘Zerumbet Variegated' or variegated shell ginger Mature Height: 3m tallMature Width: 2-4m wide Leaf colour: creamy yellow and vivid green variegationLeaf Variegation pattern: yes Size of leaf: large, lance-shaped leaves Flower Colour: White and pink flowers Flower Shape: resemble seashellsFlower Fragrance: YesFlower Season: Spring & Summer ‘Henryi' (Pink Cardamon Ginger) Mature Height: 1.5-2m tallMature Width: 1-2m wide Leaf colour: Glossy greenLeaf Variegation pattern: no Size of leaf: long, slender lance-shaped leaves Flower Colour: Pink shell, yellow tips with orange middle and yellow stamens Flower Shape: resemble seashells, cone-likeFlower Fragrance: YesFlower Season: Summer ‘Nutans' (Dwarf Cardamon) Mature Height: 1-1.5m tallMature Width: 2-4m wide Leaf colour: Light greenLeaf Variegation pattern: no Size of leaf: slender, lance-shaped leaves Flower Colour: White on the outside, yellow inside with orange highlights Flower Shape: resemble seashellsFlower Fragrance: YesFlower Season: Spring & Summer
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