ABOUT GINGER
Spectacular when planted in multiples. Ideal for flowering borders, mature height is around 6 feet. Bring a fun, tropical feel to your home or garden with Ginger plants, a truly charming choice loved for their spiraling stems, lush green leaves, and beautiful, eye-catching flowers. Ginger blooms form colorful, cone-shaped flower spikes in warm shades of red, orange, or yellow, often with soft little blossoms emerging from the bracts. These long-lasting blooms add cheerful color and an exotic touch that instantly brightens any space. Indoors, Ginger creates a cozy, tropical atmosphere and looks wonderful in bright rooms, sunrooms, or enclosed patios. Outdoors, it makes a stunning focal point in garden beds, tropical landscapes, or large containers where its unique shape and flowers can really shine. It’s an easy plant to enjoy and a great way to add something special and conversation-worthy to your plant collection.
The growth rate of your new Plants will vary greatly depending on soil type, sunlight, temperature and other factors. Note: A few leaves are often trimmed prior to shipping to reduce transpiration and travel stress.
QUICK SPECS
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OUTDOOR
Zone 9a-11
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PATIO
Zone 4a-11
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SOIL TYPE
Rich Moist |
% SUN
70-90% |
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PROPAGATE
By Division |
GROWTH
Fast |
Ginger Care
Bring a lush, tropical vibe to your home or garden with Ginger plants, a truly eye-catching choice celebrated for their spiraling stems, bold green foliage, and striking flowers. Ginger produces unique, cone-shaped blooms in vibrant shades of red, orange, or yellow, often accented with soft, delicate flowers that peek out from the bracts. These long-lasting blooms add bright color and an exotic touch that feels straight out of a tropical retreat. Indoors, Ginger creates a warm, inviting atmosphere and becomes a natural focal point in bright rooms, sunrooms, or enclosed patios. Outdoors, it shines as a standout accent in garden beds, tropical landscapes, and large containers, where its flowers and architectural form can be fully appreciated. With its dramatic blooms and graceful growth habit, Ginger is a rewarding plant for gardeners of all experience levels. With steady moisture and proper planting space, Ginger establishes quickly and grows with confidence. In cooler zones a containerized Ginger can be relocated indoors for the winter months.
Planting & Container Size
Watering, planting, pot size, and general care are simple with Ginger, making it an enjoyable plant to grow. This plant prefers consistently moist soil, so water regularly, especially during warm weather, but avoid soggy conditions by ensuring good drainage. When planting in the ground, loosen the soil well and mix in organic matter to help retain moisture while allowing excess water to drain away. For container growing, choose a pot with drainage holes and start with a container at least 12–14 inches wide to give the roots room to grow comfortably. Repot as the plant matures, moving up a few inches at a time to support healthy growth. With the right balance of moisture, space, and airflow, Alpinia Ginger will establish quickly and grow with confidence.
Fertilizer
Ongoing care and fertilizer requirements help Ginger produce lush foliage and vibrant flowers. Feed the plant with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the start of the growing season, and supplement with a liquid fertilizer about once a month during active growth. This steady nutrition supports strong stems and encourages colorful blooms to form and last longer. Remove spent flowers and trim away any damaged or yellowing leaves to keep the plant looking neat and to direct energy into new growth and flowering. With consistent watering, proper feeding, and simple maintenance, Ginger will reward you with stunning blooms and a tropical presence that customers will enjoy indoors or outdoors season after season.
Best Locations
Best outdoors if grown outdoors in zone 9b-11,Location plays an important role in bloom production and overall plant health. Indoors, place Ginger near a bright window where it can receive plenty of indirect or filtered sunlight throughout the day. Outdoors, it thrives in partial sun to partial shade, benefiting from gentle morning sunlight while being protected from intense afternoon heat. Warm, sheltered locations encourage better flowering and stronger stems. In cooler climates, growing Ginger in containers allows you to move it indoors when temperatures drop, ensuring ongoing growth and the potential for blooms year after year. At the northern end of their grow zone they will die back for the winter and sprout back in the spring.
Before You Plant Outdoors
At the nursery these Ginger are grown under 20-40% shade cloth. If you plant this Ginger in a brightly lit area you may experience leaf burn. It is best to acclimate this plant to its environment by keeping it outside and slowly moving it into a sunny area over a week or two to avoid stress before planting.
Your Journey Begins Today!
Your Tropical Oasis starts the moment you make today’s purchase. Six months from now, you’ll be showing off your lush, thriving plants from BOTANICAL GROWERS, sharing cuttings and stories with friends and family. And who knows—this could be the beginning of your very own plant nursery!
Note:
Before leaving, plants are inspected, watered, and pruned. Larger plants will be topped to 36" or 48" overall, depending on the variety, if necessary, to facilitate shipping. Your new plants' pot is then bagged to ensure that the soil stays in the pot and not loose in the box. Plants are tissue or kraft paper wrapped and generally secured in place with natural biodegradable peanuts. Plant growing zones listed are a general guide. We recommend checking your local microclimate and doing a bit of extra research on your new plants before planting outdoors. Patio zone recommendations are for summer enjoyment—depending on your winter temperatures, plants may need to be brought indoors for protection.
Zone.9b Zone.10a Zone.10b Zone.11a Zone.11b
