Gingers
GINGERS
A fabulous family of plants including Zingiber, Alpinia and Hedychiums. Some have become invasive in New Zealand, giving the entire group a bad name. The non invasive species are non seeding. Many are edible and or scented. A must for the subtropical garden.
Gingers are really easy care. Great for problem areas such as dry banks.
 Alpinia nutans - False CardamomThis ginger is compact and has heavily scented leaves. The stems can be used in stir fry. A great foliage...
 Alpinia zerumbet - Shell GingerA tall ginger reaching 3m. Great as a back ground plant....
 Alpinia zerumbet variegataSimilar to non variegated but has yellow stripe through leaf. Same conditions. Reaches 2m.
 Hedychium coronariumHeavily perfumed white flowers in Autumn. Prefers a light shade situation. Mulch. Flowers are edible...
 Zingiber myoga - Myoga GingerAn unusual deciduous ginger. Has edible flower buds in Autumn. These appear at the base of the plant. Used...
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