Alpinia zerumbet
Also Known As
- Shell Ginger
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Alpinia zerumbet plant details
Alpinia zerumbet is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with chartreuse, gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer pink, white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alpinia zerumbet
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen chartreuse, gold, green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink, white and yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alpinia zerumbet
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Alpinia zerumbet plant
How to Grow Alpinia zerumbet
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- gold
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
- yellow
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Alpinia for your garden
aka Pink Porcelain Lily, Variegated Shell Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Alpinia formosana 'Pinstripe', Hedychium formosana 'Pinstripe'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Booroogum, Pleated Ginger, Snow Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6'-9'
Width: 6'-9'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Guillainia purpurata, Red Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 3'-7'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Silver Lance Dwarf Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 24"-36"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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