Alpinia purpurata 'Tahitian'

Double Red Flowering Ginger

A large flowering selection of the more common red flowering ginger. Likes organic soil with lots of moisture. Grows to 6' or more with a large arching habit. Best in part shade. Needs tropical conditions. Rarely blooms in Southern California. Loves Hawaii and Florida. Makes a great cut flower. Cut individual stalks to the ground after bloom is done, although if you leave them and wait, keikis will form at the base of the flower.