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    Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Pink Porcelain Lily
    • Variegated Shell Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-8'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 8b-12

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    Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata' plant details

    Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall pink and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. 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 'Variegata'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall
    Uses: big leaves, fragrant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’ is a boldly variegated Ginger displaying long elliptic leaves randomly striped with dark green, yellow and cream. Vigorously grows into an arching clump. Occasionally flowers on mature stems with shell-like blooms. Ginger thrives in warm temperatures and rich soil with steady water and fertilizer during the growing season. The flower spikes can be used for long-lasting cut flowers for weeks. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata' a foliage ginger with green and yellow foliage grows to 5 feet tall with white flowers. Hardy zone 8 and up. Plants sold and bare rooted cuttings.

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Grown for it's bold and beautiful green-striped gold foliage, this handsome tropical ginger occasionally bears dangling clusters of soft pink shell-like flowers in warmer climates. It makes an easy focal point or tall accent in a shady spot.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Dramatic yellow stripes, aromatic. Variegated shell ginger grows to 6' high. Dramatic variegation. Great as a container or urn plant or in the ground in zone 8 or higher areas.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'

    • 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
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Alpinia formosana

    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
    Photo of Alpinia formosana foliage by plant lust
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    Alpinia arctiflora

    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
    Photo of Alpinia arctiflora form by Peter Richardson
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    Alpinia purpurata

    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
    Photo of Alpinia purpurata flower by Carl Lewis
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    Alpinia pumila

    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
    Photo of Alpinia pumila foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Alpinia nutans

    aka Cinnamon Ginger, Dwarf Cardamom Leaf

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alpinia nutans foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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