Alpinia, Hardy Variegated Ginger 'Sunspice'

Alpiniaintermedia

Genus
Alpinia (al-PIN-ee-uh)
Species
intermedia (in-ter-MEE-dee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Enterprise, Alabama

Millbrook, Alabama

Hayward, California

Lecanto, Florida

North Port, Florida

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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| August 2015 | positive

I have inherited this plant from mother, who inherited it from an aunt.
It needs to be watered at least twice a week in winter. I...Read More

B
Hayward, CA | March 2015 | positive

This plant would be easy to grow if it didn't need an exceptional amount of water. It will wilt fast no matter how large the clump here i...Read More

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