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    Alpinia purpurata

    Also Known As

    • Guillainia purpurata
    • Red Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 3'-7'

    planting zones

    • 10b-12

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    Alpinia purpurata plant details

    Alpinia purpurata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter magenta, pink and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies 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 purpurata

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 7 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta, pink and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alpinia purpurata

    USDA Zones: 10b - 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

    Dwarf Red Ginger makes an excellent tropical plant for containers since it only grows 3' tall with lush, lance-shaped foliage and bright red floral spikes that measure 6-12" long. From within the red inflorescence, small, white, tubular flowers emerge a few at a time. 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 and they hold on the plant for up to 3 weeks.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Alpinia purpurata plant

    How to Grow Alpinia purpurata

    • 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

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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