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    Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’ – Bold Foliage with Tropical Flair in a 3.5″ Pot

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      SKU: 1226 Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’ – Bold Foliage with Tropical Flair in a 3.5″ Pot

      Shell Ginger is a tender herbaceous perennial in the ginger family grown for its attractive flowers and foliage. Specimens grow in upright clumps from chunky rhizomes that look (and smell) like culinary ginger. The rhizomes produce stout, slightly arching stems with variegated foliage. Many dark green, lance-shaped leaves up to 2 feet long grow at intervals along the stems. The plants can grow up to 10 feet tall, but in northern areas where grown as an annual, they generally only get 3 or 4 feet tall. The cultivar ‘Variegata’ is a smaller, more compact plant featuring vividly, irregularly striped foliage. The leaves vary substantially in the amount of variegation, with some largely green streaked with creamy yellow or gold, whereas others are more heavily yellow with some green stripes.

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      2 $18.35 / each
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      Key Features:

      • Color: Green and yellow variegated foliage; white, pink, and yellow shell-shaped flowers in ideal conditions

      • Fragrance: Sweetly fragrant flowers; foliage may emit a light gingery scent when crushed

      • Wildlife Resistance: Generally resistant to deer and rabbits

      • Pest Resistance: Low pest issues; may occasionally attract spider mites or aphids

      • Planting Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 8–11 (acts as an annual or houseplant in cooler zones)

      • Sun Preferences: Thrives in partial shade to filtered sun; tolerates full sun with sufficient moisture

      • Drought Tolerance: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil

      • Size at Maturity: Grows 4–6 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide

      • Planting Instructions (from a 3.5" pot):

        • Select a partially shaded location with rich, moist, well-draining soil

        • Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep

        • Place the plant at soil level, backfill, and water thoroughly

        • Keep soil consistently moist, especially in hot weather

        • Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season

        • In colder zones, grow in containers and overwinter indoors or treat as an annual

      Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’ is perfect for tropical borders, large containers, or as a showy accent in shaded garden beds, bringing both bold color and tropical elegance to your landscape.

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