Red Ginger
Alpinia purpurata · Perennial
Red Ginger is a perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, that matures to about 6–10 ft × 3–5 ft. 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
- 6–10 ft × 3–5 ft
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Foliage
- Green
- Bloom color
- Pink, Red
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Native to
- Malaysia, Pacific Islands
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