Alpinia purpurata
Alpinia
An elegant tropical plant, the alpinia captivates with its large white flowers and dense foliage, typical of humid tropical gardens.
Visible in the garden
's Species Profile
Red ginger is a common sight in tropical gardens and comes in various shapes and colors. Some rarer varieties feature white or pink hues.
Family:
Zingiberaceae
Geographical origin:
East Asia (Japan, Taiwan)
Size:
2 to 4 meters
Flowering:
March through October
Habitat:
Tropical rainforests, forest edges
Class:
Monocots
Order:
Zingiberales
A tropical plant with many colors
Red ginger is a tropical plant known for its large, colorful inflorescences, which are often mistaken for flowers. These are actually bracts. Depending on the variety, they can be red, pink, or white. Some varieties also have a denser inflorescence. The flowers are white and bloom only from March to October.
At the Jardin de Valombreuse, several varietiesof Alpinia purpurata can be seen. The white varieties are rarer. The double-flowered varieties, which are bushier and very colorful, are the result of horticultural breeding aimed at enhancing their decorative appeal. This plant thrives in the heat, humidity, and rich soil of tropical gardens.
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