Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Mystery Ginger. ID?, 1 by gingersrus

gingersrus wrote:
They are indeed pretty. The only one I have bloomed myself is Aframomum daniellii - at least that is how it was identified at the botanical garden in Europe where it was cultivated. It surprised me when it bloomed how showy the flowers were for a basal inflorescence.
(more photos at http://www.gingersrus.com/DataSheet.php?PID=3529)

One of them evidently pollinated because I also have a large bright red seed pod that is almost as pretty as the flowers, and it has lasted several months. I have taken several divisions and will try the seeds once they mature. Come to think of it, I really ought to add this to my on-line catalog. I have not tested it for hardiness but somehow doubt it would be hardy here in Tallahassee. I am officially zone 8B but more like zone 9 since I am in the city and the winters have been mild the past few years.

Dave Skinner
http://www.gingersrus.com


This message was edited Jan 18, 2007 9:16 AM