Earlier in the spring (February) we planted some supermarket ginger rhizomes (Zingiber officinale) to establish new ginger plants for the tropical greenhouse.
Ginger flower three quarter view
These have not only established very well but are now in full flower. Sadly the flowers last for only a short while.
For more on cultivation you can visit http://www.tropicalpermaculture.com/growing-ginger.html
Ginger plants in flower showing the cone like inflorescence and the rhizomes on the soil surface
Ginger flower side view
The QR code below provides a link to this page.
QR code for the Zingiber officinale blog page.
brilliant photos
Thanks. I was surprised and impressed by the size and colour of the flowers.
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Great pics – useful info too. Thank you
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