Zingiber citriodorum 'Chiang Mai Princess'

Also Known As

Chiang Mai Princess Ginger

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'

planting zones

9a-11

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Zingiber citriodorum 'Chiang Mai Princess' plant details

Zingiber citriodorum 'Chiang Mai Princess' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zingiber citriodorum 'Chiang Mai Princess'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zingiber citriodorum 'Chiang Mai Princess'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chiang Mai Princess is an astonishingly beautiful bright red flowered zingiber with very unusual sharply pointed bracts. These bracts (flowers) are 6 inches tall on 12 inch stems. They begin colored green but soon turn to a glorious red. The foliage has a beautiful silvery cast on most plants but some also appear as bright green. The name refers to the lemon scent of the flowers. This is a "must have" for the Ginger lover.