About This Product
Botanical Name: Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name: Variegated Shell Ginger, Shell Flower
A tropical evergreen perennial with long, shiny, variegated green and yellow leaves. Pendent, shell-like blooms develop into fruits that resemble tiny pumpkins. Shorter than the species.
USDA Zone: Zones 8 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 14 - 24; H1, H2
Mature Height: 5 - 8 feet
Mature Width: 4 - 5 feet
Light Needs: Filtered Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Regular