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Red
Ginger
Alpinia purpurata
(Vieill.) Schum.
al-PIN-ee-ah
purr-purr-AY-tah
Zingiberaceae
Explanation
of name:
For generic name see Alpinia zerumbet. Purpurata refers to the
variably reddish bracts.
Natural
range:
Tropical Pacific
Recognition:
Large ginger having upright inflorescences with reddish bracts subtending white
flowers
Landscape
Uses:
Large rhizomatous perennials for bright situations with rich soil and ample
water. Inflorescences can be very showy. Young plantlets (bulbils) form in the
inflorescences and protrude between the bracts. These bulbils can be removed and
potted.
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems
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Alpinia purpurata |
Red Ginger |
Exotic |
Large rhizomatous perennial |
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12’
(HUX) |
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SU(PS-bright)
Some protection
RS
ME-MO
when active
(HUX, PBCC) |
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