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    • Photo of Zingiber zerumbet 'Darcyi' foliage by Tejas Tropicals

    Photo by Tejas Tropicals

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    Zingiber zerumbet 'Darcyi'

    Also Known As

    • Darcyi Variegated Pinecone Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Zingiber zerumbet 'Darcyi' plant details

    Zingiber zerumbet 'Darcyi' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zingiber zerumbet 'Darcyi'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zingiber zerumbet 'Darcyi'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a variegated form of zerumbet that has very pleasing cream edging on the foliage. It grows to around 3 ft, shorter than the standard form and has bright red cones. It too, makes a wonderful container display.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Zingiber zerumbet 'Darcyi' plant

    How to Grow Zingiber zerumbet 'Darcyi'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly shade
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