Ginger

Basic Ginger Flower Information

Common Names
Ginger, torch ginger, ginger lily

Scientific Name
Genus Alpinia purpurata
Family Zingiberaceae

History
About 50 species occur in tropical and subtropical regions.The sweetly scented flowers are borne in spirally arranged clusters.

Ginger Flower Meaning
Diversity, unlimited wealth

Astrological Flowers
N/A

Birth Month Flower
N/A

Floral Design Qualities For Ginger

Type Of Use: Flower

Form: Line / Form

Fragrance: Slight

Line: Straight

Silhouette: Dense / Oval

Blossom Texture: Waxy

Stem Size: 24″ – 48”

Blossom Size: 4″ – 6″

Vase Life: 10 – 14 days

Ginger Design Uses
Heather is a fragrant, colorful flower that’s often used for weddings. For everyday work, heather makes a nice filler flower for garden-style designs and other arrangements.

Ginger Flower Colors
Reds, whites/ivories, pinks

Blooming Seasons
Summer, Winter

General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter