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Posted by Bob Steinman on May 15, 2008, 12:32:28
Joe,
I notice that you sell various Gingers but not this one. Any reasons?
You got me hooked into Tropical gardening in NJ by the way...I posted a picture of part of the garden in another thread for you.
Also have you tried South Western gardening yet? Yuccas etc...?
- Re: Ginger Variegated - Alpinia zerumbet
Posted by Bob Steinman on May 16, 2008, 8:28:48, in reply to "Ginger Variegated - Alpinia zerumbet"
Ginger Variegated Alpinia Zerumbet seems like it would be hardy enough to grow in zone 7-6b? I wanted to see if Joe K. had any experience growing this plant. It seems like a nice fit in the Tropical garden.
I like the full look of foliage in the Tropical Garden so I use Caladiums and Alocasia along the bottom, Canna, Grasses, Calla, Gingers etc for medium growth and Banana plants as my focal interest. Of Course my Tiki's are inserted for more interest to visitors and friends. For lengthening the time to enjoy the gardens I light the garden with solar panel lights. Tiki torches for parties.
My second question was dealing with Yucca (and specifically my interest would be the) rostrata or a specific Agava you could recommend. I would love to start a Southwestern garden but have no experience in this type of garden.
Any thoughts? - Re: Ginger Variegated - Alpinia zerumbet
Posted by Joe K on May 16, 2008, 11:26:52, in reply to "Ginger Variegated - Alpinia zerumbet"
No reason why, we sold them a few years ago but they were slow movers. People in general thought they were high for annuals and only a very few even considered it as an outside subtropical. Mine planted touching the foundation of a south facing wall covered in Oak leaves did not survive either -3 or -1 and after I lost them 3 winters in a row, or they came back very weak and then died, I figured it was not worth promoting as a hardy tropical. I have never found a source where I can bring them in for the price of annuals but if and when I do, I will definately bring some in.
I have several desert plant berms in our display gardens at Triple Oaks. Come by some time and see them. - Re: Ginger Variegated - Alpinia zerumbet
Posted by Joe K on May 16, 2008, 11:29:05, in reply to "Re: Ginger Variegated - Alpinia zerumbet"
Yeah, 7a not really, 6b definately not. Those gingers are probably fine in 7b/8a though.
I have some Yucca elata in stock and a whole array of Agave, including some nice sized plants of Agave montana which mine on a south facing wall is alive after last winter! I also have nice Yucca gloriosa 'Variegata' also. - Re: Ginger Variegated - Alpinia zerumbet
Posted by Bob Steinman on May 16, 2008, 11:56:51, in reply to "Re: Ginger Variegated - Alpinia zerumbet"
Thanks Joe K,
If the weather clears I may swing down this weekend.
By the way if you never saw this tour of Mexico on the Internet check this link out for fantastic specimens in their natural environment...
http://www.oasisdesigns.co.uk/mex07/mex07/adventures_in_mexico_intro.htm - Re: Ginger Variegated - Alpinia zerumbet
Posted by Bob Steinman on May 19, 2008, 9:45:31, in reply to "Re: Ginger Variegated - Alpinia zerumbet"
Joe K.
While you were at the Phillies game I was checking out all your great plants at Triple Oaks (in the rain). You have some impressive Palms for sale!
I picked up an Agave Montana and need more info before getting some of your palms. What are the requirements of the Bald Head? (I think that was it's nickname) Sorry I missed you but your helpers were friendly.
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