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A mature Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata) growing in a residential garden bedFoliage

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Red Ginger

Alpinia purpurata

Red Ginger is a perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, that matures to about 6-10ft × 3-5ft. It does best in part shade with medium water needs. Expect pink and red blooms in summer.

USDA zones
10-11
Sun
Part shade
Water
Medium
Mature size
6-10ft × 3-5ft
Maintenance
Medium
Foliage
Green
Bloom color
Pink, Red
Bloom season
Summer
Native to
Malaysia, Pacific Islands

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