Ginger lily Pink, or Alpinia purpurata, is an exquisite tropical flower greatly prized for its deep color and dramatic appearance. The plant is native to the tropical hot and humid regions and adds a dollop of exotic beauty to landscapes and gardens. Because of its exotic form and ease in cultivation, the pink ginger  is gardeners’ top choice of plant.

Number of Bulbs	4
Sowing month	Feb to Oct
Sowing temperature	25-45C
Blooming month	April to Nov
Sun	Full Sun

Pink ginger lilies come with long, sturdy stems topped with shiny pink bracts looking like flowers, although tiny, inconspicuous flowers themselves are less apparent. Shiny green big leaves form a background for the eye-catching pink flower color, helping to display them even more. Ginger lilies reach six feet and create a striking design presence in any landscape.

They are well suited to grow in tropical and subtropical climates. ginger require good draining soil, full moisture, and half shade. They can tolerate full sun, but direct sun for a long time will burn the leaves. Good care will make the plants bear heavily and flower all year round.

Plant a rhizome or a pot plant to grow a pink ginger lily. Select a spot with good drainage, organic soil that is rich. Dig a hole slightly bigger than the root system and set it in it. Fill soil into the roots and water thoroughly.

Watering usually keeps it wet but not wet. Mulching at the base keeps it moist and weeds in check. Fertilizing periodically with slow-release, balanced fertilizer encourages leaf growth and color of flowers.

Ginger lily Pink Very pruning during dormancy. Cut dead flowers and yellow leaves to encourage new growth. When cold weather sets in, bring houseplants inside for winter or mulch garden plants over them to protect from frost. Ornamental corn grows in same weather condition

Apart from their looks, pink ginger lilies are practical in their applications. Their flowers when cut are long-lasting in floral arrangements and therefore find their way into bouquets and centerpieces. The plant’s dense leaves also render them natural garden privacy screens.

In traditional medicine, other components of the ginger lily are utilized by others because of its medicinal property. The plant is anti-inflammatory and at times applied in herbal medicine. Furthermore, its scent makes it most frequently applied as a perfume and perfumed oil fragrance.

The pink ginger lily is an excellent choice for the tropical or subtropical garden. Its grace, hardiness, and flexibility are reasons in themselves why it is well worth growing. This lovely flower will bring splashes of color and elegance to your landscape for centuries to come.