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Alpinia purpurata
Red Ginger
Alpinia purpurata, the Red Ginger, is a clumping evergreen perennial from the islands of the western Pacific, grown for the waxy red or pink bracts it carries on upright spikes above reed-like stems. In warm humid conditions it flowers almost continuously and clumps build to 1.5 to 3 metres.
It is a resort and hotel planting staple, used in bold drifts against green backdrops and cut for interior arrangements that hold for weeks.
Specifications
- Height1.5 to 3 metres
- Width1 to 1.5 metres
- Native toMaluku, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
- FoliageLong lance-shaped glossy green leaves borne along reed-like stems; evergreen
- Growth rateFast
Conditions
- SoilPrefers rich, moisture-retentive soil with free drainage
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterModerate to high; not suited to dry conditions
- ClimateThrives in humid tropical and warm subtropical regions; frost tender
Additional Features
- FlowersLong-lasting red or pink bract spikes held above the foliage, near year-round in warm humid climates
- UsesIdeal for tropical borders, resort and courtyard planting, and as a cut flower
- SpacingPlant 0.8 to 1 metre apart for a solid drift
- Low MaintenanceCut spent canes to the ground and the clump renews itself
- Pest ResistanceGenerally trouble-free with basic care
- Wildlife AttractionNectar-rich bracts draw nectar-feeding birds
- Seasonal AppealColour is held for months on each spike, giving continuous display
Red Ginger delivers saturated tropical colour that lasts, making it one of the most cost-effective flowering perennials in a humid climate scheme.
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Prepared 08 September 2026