Its leaves are dark green and have maroon purple underside. The flowers are small and pink. It grows to 6' partial sun. The blooms of this ginger are the same as its green cousin, the only difference is the beautiful yellow marbled variegation in the leaves. A new introduction of the Alpinia that makes an excellent potted plant for patio or other small areas where other gingers may be to large.
Flowers are simular to the standard variety of red purpurata.
Leaves are beautifully varigated striped yellow and green. Makes a great house plant and can be planted closely outdoors as a ground cover. Sun to partial sun. Zone 10 or higher, should be greenhoused or protected in cold snaps. An outstanding new alpinia collected in China 3' to 5' in height with wavy fuzzy leaves on the undersides.