Alpina (Ginger)

Ginger

Origins
The Zingiberaceae family includes about 40 genera of tropical gingers native to Indo-Malaysia, Indonesia, eastern Asia and Australia. Zingiber officinale, or commercial ginger, is grown and sold for its aromatic rhizomes, while other genera are grown for cut-flower use. Zingiber is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning "horn-shaped."

Availability and Vase Life
Year round.
14-21 days.

Care and Handling
Cold sensitive. Do not expose to temperatures below 45 F. If flowers appear wilted, soak the entire stem and bracts in room temperature (70-75 F) water for 1/2 an hour.

Design Uses
Ginger has a strong vertical line and is often used to add height to arrangements. May need to use wire to secure stems when using foam.

Colors: Bright red, pink.

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