2010年4月16日 · Ornamental gingers are perfect for creating a layered effect in a garden bed because they range in height from about twenty centimetres to many metres tall. The Costus barbatus in this garden grows to about three metres and is perfect for hiding a fence. Another great screening plant is Costus stenophyllus, which can grow about a metre a year.

Ornamental Gingers are very popular in warmer temperate gardens, where they reward with fantastic floral displays in a multitude of colour. Many are evergreen, however some species will die down and regrow year after year. Choose a sunny or semi shade spot with well drained soil.

2019年6月25日 · Ornamental Curcuma Gingers provide a taste of the tropics during summer months with their lush green foliage and vibrant flowers. To get the best out of your Ginger Rhizomes, you need to know how to plant & nurture them which is why we’ve put together this little guide to get your beauties off to the best start.

Find out how to plant, grow and harvest ginger. Name: ginger (Zingiber officinale), ornamental gingers (Alpinia sp., Hedychium sp.), crepe ginger (Costus sp.), torch ginger (Etlingera sp.). Plant type: mostly evergreen, flowering, upright leafy perennials growing from often large rhizomes (underground storage roots). Height: from 30cm to 5m.

2023年5月28日 · How to Grow Ginger Outdoors. You can plant ginger directly outdoors, or grow your rhizome in a pot first, before planting into the ground. However you choose to plant it though, the guide below should be followed for the best results. Choose a spot that receives partial shade: Ginger thrives in areas that receive partial shade or filtered sunlight.

Small ornamental gingers are readily available in Queensland, Darwin and Perth. However, they may be difficult to find in NSW. The nurseries listed below have them in stock, or they can be ordered through your local garden centre or nursery. Expect to pay around $11 for plants in 140mm (6″) pots.

2023年8月1日 · Zingiber officinale, aka ‘true ginger’, can be grown as an ornamental plant particularly suited to tropical gardens. Zingiber spectabile (pictured here) produces flower-like blooms that can white, yellow, orange, or even red.

Heliconias and Gingers are a group of spectacular tropical ornamental plants, which come in a vast array of leaf and flower colours, well known for creating vibrant tropical looking landscapes and make great long lasting cut flowers too!

2024年2月8日 · This guide focuses on Alpinia caerulea, a plant that is easy to grow, looks great as a garden feature, and is helpful as a food source in the garden. Learn about propagation, plant care tips, and enjoying Australian ginger as bushfood.

Raising ornamental ginger. Closely related to edible ginger, the ornamental varieties are prized for their versatility and spectacular flowers. They grow best in tropical or subtropical areas and are effectively pest-free. Blue ginger . Grows up to 2.5m high; Not a true ginger but has fleshy green leaves and ginger-like stems