An outstanding new alpinia collected in China 3' to 5' in height with wavy fuzzy leaves on the undersides. Gorgeous cream and pink colored shell flowers with pink and cream throat on tall spikes that are upright then curve downward creating a pendant spike. Absolutely breath taking variety collected in Northern Thailand. A similar species of giant shell collected in N. Thailand is this stunning snow white shell spp. Grown for it's spicy hot root, used in oriental cooking and medicine.
Inflorescence is small yellow - burgundy axis, blooming basal and intermittently.
Height 3' to 4'. Ginger root is red skinned and nobby, with a pinkish white flesh, eaten raw or cooked. Many cultures throughout the world use galanga to spice up many dishes.