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You will receive a similar plant to the one photographed and not necessarily the same. If you would like a photo of the exact plant we are sending, just drop us a line! Pots and plants are sold separately unless otherwise specified in the listing.
Description: Tropical drama meets elegance. Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’, also known as Variegated Shell Ginger, bursts with bold gold-striped foliage and arching stems that sway with movement. In warm weather, mature plants may produce delicate shell-like flowers that smell faintly of ginger and citrus.
It’s a lush, architectural choice for patios, courtyards, or warm conservatories - especially when paired with other big-leafed stunners. Give it space, and it’ll steal the show.
Plant Care Position: Full sun to part shade in a sheltered, warm spot. Prefers rich, free-draining soil - ideal in large containers. Hardiness: Tender perennial – tolerates temperatures down to around 5°C. Protect from frost or bring indoors over winter.
Hot Tips: Feed monthly during spring and summer to boost leaf colour and growth. Prune spent stems to encourage fresh shoots. In cooler regions, treat it like a seasonal centrepiece or overwinter it indoors. Looks incredible in a glazed pot.
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Description: Tropical drama meets elegance. Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’, also known as Variegated Shell Ginger, bursts with bold gold-striped foliage and arching stems that sway with movement. In warm weather, mature plants may produce delicate shell-like flowers that smell faintly of ginger and citrus.
It’s a lush, architectural choice for patios, courtyards, or warm conservatories - especially when paired with other big-leafed stunners. Give it space, and it’ll steal the show.
Plant Care Position: Full sun to part shade in a sheltered, warm spot. Prefers rich, free-draining soil - ideal in large containers. Hardiness: Tender perennial – tolerates temperatures down to around 5°C. Protect from frost or bring indoors over winter.
Hot Tips: Feed monthly during spring and summer to boost leaf colour and growth. Prune spent stems to encourage fresh shoots. In cooler regions, treat it like a seasonal centrepiece or overwinter it indoors. Looks incredible in a glazed pot.
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Every plant is uniqueThe plant you receive will be similar to the one photographed, but not identical. Want to see the exact plant? Get in touch and we’ll happily send you a photo. Rescue plants may have cosmetic damage and are pictured using a healthy example.
Delivery across Great Britain
Live plants travel via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Non-plant items travel via Tracked 48 unless they are packed with a plant.
Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm are normally dispatched the following day. Orders placed on Saturday are dispatched on Monday.
Cost: £6.99 flat-rate shipping. Click & Collect from our Bristol shop is free.
Local Bristol delivery: Available on orders over £20 for eligible postcodes at checkout and normally completed by our team within 48 hours. Please provide a safe place.
