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Steve L · 10-23-2006, 08:37 AM

Steelviper,

I tried to post over the weekend but I couldn't log on. I have my Alpinia Zerumbet in almost full sun and in south Louisiana, full sun is tough. The leaves will fold up during the hottest part of the day but generally do not burn. Unfortunately, the location is not ideal during the winter as they get frosted frequently. Since they only bloom on old growth; I only get blooms following a mild winter like this past one. They will eat up your yard and I have to dig up huge clumps every other year to reclaim my yard. The variegated form needs more shade.

Steve

10-23-2006, 08:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Steve L Steve L's Photo Gallery Location: Lake Charles, La Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 9 Name: Steve L Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 321 BananaBucks : 2,172 Feedback: 6 / 100% Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts Welcomes: 0	Re: Gingers Red torch Steelviper, I tried to post over the weekend but I couldn't log on. I have my Alpinia Zerumbet in almost full sun and in south Louisiana, full sun is tough. The leaves will fold up during the hottest part of the day but generally do not burn. Unfortunately, the location is not ideal during the winter as they get frosted frequently. Since they only bloom on old growth; I only get blooms following a mild winter like this past one. They will eat up your yard and I have to dig up huge clumps every other year to reclaim my yard. The variegated form needs more shade. Steve