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Variegated Shell Ginger
Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'
Pronunciation: al-PIN-ee-uh ZER-um-bet var-ee-GAY-tuh
SKU #00200
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Quickly forms foliage clumps 4 to 7 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | Leafy, arching stems create a lush, tropical effect with boldly striped yellow and green foliage. Large, drooping clusters of white and pink shell-like flowers are sweetly fragrant. Works well in containers and can be used as an indoor specimen. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Bush Lily (Clivia); Japanese Aralia (Fatsia); Flowering Maple (Abutilon); Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Brunfelsia); Mirror Plant (Coprosma); |
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established water as needed to maintain consistently moist but not soggy soil. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
Details
| Description | Leafy, arching stems create a lush, tropical effect with boldly striped yellow and green foliage. Large, drooping clusters of white and pink shell-like flowers are sweetly fragrant. Works well in containers and can be used as an indoor specimen. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Bush Lily (Clivia); Japanese Aralia (Fatsia); Flowering Maple (Abutilon); Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Brunfelsia); Mirror Plant (Coprosma); |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established water as needed to maintain consistently moist but not soggy soil. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Variegated Shell Ginger produce flowers?
Spring
Is Variegated Shell Ginger evergreen or deciduous?
Variegated Shell Ginger is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Variegated Shell Ginger?
Variegated Shell Ginger is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing.
Is Variegated Shell Ginger resistant to pests or animals?
Very Wet Areas
How fast does Variegated Shell Ginger grow?
Variegated Shell Ginger has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Variegated Shell Ginger?
Variegated Shell Ginger grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Variegated Shell Ginger in my landscape?
Variegated Shell Ginger is suitable for: Border, Container, Poolside.
What color are Variegated Shell Ginger flowers?
Variegated Shell Ginger produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Variegated Shell Ginger?
Variegated Shell Ginger has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with Variegated Shell Ginger?
Good companion plants for Variegated Shell Ginger include: Bush Lily (Clivia); Japanese Aralia (Fatsia); Flowering Maple (Abutilon); Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Brunfelsia); Mirror Plant (Coprosma);.
How do I care for Variegated Shell Ginger?
Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established water as needed to maintain consistently moist but not soggy soil. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
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