Alpinia rugosa 'Crispy'

Alpinia rugosa 'Crispy' delivers instant jungle drama and irresistible texture. Perfect for recreating that lush, tropical look, this striking ginger relative stands out with its remarkable foliage and exotic flowers.Slender, wrinkled leaves display a quilted surface with soft, velvety undersides that are irresistibly tactile. The leaves are arranged in neat ranks along deep reddish stems for a sculptural, tiered appearance and as the plant matures, they arch gracefully, creating a relaxed cascade of greenery. In spring and summer, fragrant flower spikes rise above the foliage, bearing white tubular blooms highlighted by pink calyces and vivid orange-red lips. Growing from rhizomes, this is a superb statement plant will reach up to 3 feet and makes a fabulous feature for a steamy bathroom where it will thrive in the high humidity. Ultimate height and spread: 90cm (35in).