Dwarf Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata)

Dwarf Red Ginger makes an excellent tropical plant for containers since it only grows 3 tall with lush, lance-shaped foliage and bright red floral spikes that measure 6-12 long. From within the red inflorescence, small, white, tubular flowers emerge a few at a time. Ginger thrives in warm temperatures and rich soil with steady water and fertilizer during the growing season. The flower spikes can be used for long-lasting cut flowers and they hold on the plant for up to 3 weeks.