{"product_id":"5-seeds-zingiber-rubens-ornamental-ginger-tropical-flowering-plant","title":"5 Seeds Zingiber rubens Ornamental Ginger Tropical Flowering Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eZingiber rubens, commonly known as the red ginger relative or ornamental ginger, is a tropical perennial prized for its striking cone-like inflorescences and lush, upright foliage. Native to Southeast Asia, this species brings a bold, exotic presence to warm-climate gardens, conservatories, and patio containers, where its vivid bracts and elegant growth habit make it a standout accent plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrown primarily as an ornamental, Zingiber rubens performs beautifully in mixed tropical borders, shade gardens, and large containers. Its rhizomes spread gradually to form generous clumps over time, and the plant combines well with other moisture-loving tropicals. The showy inflorescences emerge near the base on short stalks and hold their color over a long season, adding architectural interest to the landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Zingiber rubens\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Tropical perennial rhizome\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Partial shade to filtered light\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Rich, well-draining, moisture-retentive\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 9-11 outdoors; container-grown elsewhere\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Slow and irregular; soak seed 24 hours before sowing\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow, barely cover, keep warm and moist\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 18-24 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663348301960,"sku":"EXGA-1169","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_47e1f42d-db8e-4631-b815-f182dfc1679d.png?v=1791896690","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-zingiber-rubens-ornamental-ginger-tropical-flowering-plant","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}