Zingiber Rubens * Amazing Bengal Ginger * Red Flowers * Fresh 5 Seeds * RARE

Zingiber Rubens or commonly known as Bengal Ginger is native to Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India. its red inflorescences sit at ground level. They produce beautiful orchid-like flowers. Flowers have a showy lip. The stems grow up to 6 feet tall. Flowering occurs over a month with individual flowers appearing from the bracts successively. Each flower blooms for about 4 to 5 days. The seed capsules are used as a spice in India. The flowers are said to be edible. Tolerates cool winters. The plant becomes dormant in winter. Hardiness zone: 8-11. can takes 2 to 6 weeks to germinate.