{"product_id":"alpinia-zerumbet-variegata","title":"Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlpinia zerumbet\u003c\/i\u003e 'Variegata' is one of the most rewarding foliage plants for the exotic garden. Celebrated for its lush, upright habit and lance-shaped leaves dramatically striped in creamy gold and deep emerald green, it also carries a subtle, spicy herbal scent when the foliage is brushed or crushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBy securing this variety as an autumn plug, you bypass the high cost of mature potted specimens next May. Pot it straight up into a starter pot, enjoy it as a striking houseplant on a bright windowsill over the colder months, and hit spring with an active, well-established root system ready to explode with growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhy Start with a Winter Plug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpring Head Start:\u003c\/b\u003e While others wait for nursery deliveries in late spring, your ginger will already have a robust, established root ball ready to power away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWinter Houseplant Appeal:\u003c\/b\u003e Stunning, high-contrast tropical variegation that looks fantastic indoors right through the dark winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubstantial Value:\u003c\/b\u003e Top-tier exotic genetics at a fraction of the cost of 2-litre summer specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003ePlant Details \u0026amp; Sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Young plug plant with an established starter root system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Evergreen\/semi-evergreen architectural rhizomatous perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEventual Garden Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.2m – 1.8m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEventual Spread:\u003c\/b\u003e 80cm – 1m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich green broadly variegated with irregular golden and creamy-yellow stripes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy down to around -2°C to -4°C at the rhizome once established, but best given a frost-free winter shelter or kept containerised to preserve its evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eWinter Care \u0026amp; Growing-On Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePotting Up:\u003c\/b\u003e On arrival, pot your plug into a 9cm or 1-litre pot using a free-draining, rich compost mix (good quality peat-free multi-purpose blended with perlite or coarse grit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Position on a bright, sunny windowsill indoors or inside a heated\/frost-free greenhouse. Good ambient light maintains strong variegation throughout winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the compost lightly moist to the touch. Do not allow it to sit waterlogged in drip trays, and let the top centimetre of compost dry out slightly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpring Planting:\u003c\/b\u003e In late spring (May), once all risk of late frost has passed, step it up into a large decorative patio pot or plant it into a sheltered garden border in semi-shade to partial sun. Keep well-watered and fed through summer for maximum foliage impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jungle in a Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56959972049282,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/2274\/2338\/files\/EFEAD97C-B194-4323-8508-BC2633CFB1F9.jpg?v=1791010997","url":"https:\/\/www.jungleinabox.co.uk\/products\/alpinia-zerumbet-variegata","provider":"Jungle in a Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}