Alpinia Zerumbet Variegata Flower. I ve grown this as a potted plant and in the ground. Large drooping clusters of white and pink shell like flowers are sweetly fragrant.

The leaves of this plant are. Alpinia zerumbet commonly called shell ginger is native to eastern asia. This form is used commonly in brisbane in landscaping and council plantings.
Alpinia zerumbet variegata plant uses the variegated shell ginger is used to create a tropical effect in various types of gardens mainly for its stunning foliage.
They are grown as ornamentals and their leaves are used in cuisine and. Gilman 2 introduction variegated ginger is a 4 to 8 foot tall herbaceous perennial that is used in the landscape for its attractive foliage and shell like flowers figure 1. The most common variety of this species is the variegated form alpinia zerumbet variegata sporting bright green and gold coloured foliage with the usual white flower. Alpinia zerumbet variegata a nice foliage plant that grows moderately fast.