Shampoo Ginger Awapuhi 1.5gal 2yr old plants

2yr oldplants

Perennial

Full sun to partial shade (we grow in am sun)

4-7'H in the garden, 2-3' in containers

Spikes topped by densely stacked pinecone-like bracts which are produced in summer emerge green and slowly deepen to red. Sunny yellow flowers emerge from between the bracts over a long period. The Shampoo Ginger or Pinecone Ginger is a hardy, clump forming rhizomatous perennial that produces deep green tropical looking narrow foliage that can reach 4-7' high. Prefers cool sunlight and an average moist, well-drained soil. Where not hardy this ginger is easy to enjoy and overwinter as a container plant. Makes a long lasting cut flower. The flower shown is in between the green and red stage.

In cold winter regions consider using a protective winter mulch to ensure survival. *The Pinecone Ginger will tolerate full sun but in areas with hot summer climates partial sun or cool filtered sunlight will help maintain the rich green coloration of the foliage.