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Alpinia purpurata (Red Ginger)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 182554



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Alpinia
Species: Alpinia purpurata
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bulb
  • Evergreen
  • Herb
  • Herbaceous
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Autumn / Fall
Flowering End edit
  • Summer
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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Suitable For edit
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
Additional Short Notes add
  • From the red inflorescence, small, white, tubular flowers emerge a few at a time. edit | delete
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