General Description/History

Ginger flowers come in two forms – the true ginger (Zingiber), which looks like a rounded, fleshy cone, and Alpinia, which is brightly coloured, often red, and has an elongated appearance. The ginger spice is the root of the true ginger, Zingiber. Gingers are tropical flowers that are either imported from Asia, and sometimes Hawaii, or grown in QLD and NT.

Types: Zingiber, Alpinia.

Language: ‘strength’

What to look for

• Glossy cones or fully coloured flowers;
• Avoid cones or flowers with black/brown marks

Flower Care

1. Never refrigerate – gingers are tropical. Try and keep above 13oC.
2. Recut at least 2 cm off each stem with sharp secateurs and place in water immediately.
3. Using a preservative is optional.
4. Replace water every 2 days.
5. The small flowers that poke out of the Zingiber cones will wilt rapidly – you can pull them out easily.

Botanical Name: Zingiber sp., Alpinia purpurata

Common Names: Ginger

Stem Length: 40 to 100 cm

Country of Origin: Asia

Available Colours: 

Season: Summer

Availability: January,February,Decemeber