Alpinia 'Sunspice'

Also Known As

Alpinia intermedia 'Sunspice'
Sunspice Variegated Shell Ginger

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

8b-12

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Alpinia 'Sunspice' plant details

Alpinia 'Sunspice' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 'Sunspice'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alpinia 'Sunspice'

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - 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

Makes a beautiful foliage plant with outstanding fragrant yellow variegation. Following winter, produces large pendant inflorescence with white and pink porcelain-like flowers. Can grow 5 to 6 feet tall and tolerate winter temperatures down to 20F. Grows best in some shade but can tolerate full sun. Zones 7 and higher.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Gardening facts about Alpinia 'Sunspice' plant

How to Grow Alpinia 'Sunspice'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - 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
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy