Zingiber peninsulare (Red Hot Poker)
$15.50
Unusual basal flowering zingiber.
In stock
There is a quiet sophistication to Zingiber peninsulare that rewards a gardener who looks past the obvious showoffs. The dark, almost brooding stems are the first thing you notice — handsomely coloured and architectural, giving the plant a depth and richness that most gingers simply don’t have. Then the flowers emerge from the base of the plant, low and close to the ground, long-lasting and worth positioning for — place it at the front of a border or along a path edge where those blooms can be properly seen and appreciated rather than hidden behind taller companions.
It is, refreshingly, an easy plant. Not every unusual ginger demands coddling, and this one proves the point — reliable, unfussy and well-suited to tropical landscaping where you want something genuinely out of the ordinary without the anxiety of a difficult specimen. It establishes without drama and performs consistently once it finds its feet.
For gardeners building a ginger collection, or designers seeking textural variety beyond the usual suspects, Zingiber peninsulare offers something quietly distinctive — the dark stems alone are worth growing it for, and the long-lasting flowers are a considered bonus rather than a fleeting event.
What Am I Purchasing
small potted plant
Flowering Season
summer-long-lasting
Max Size
2 meters
Origin
Uncertain
Temperature / Cold Tolerance
tropical-subtropical-warmtemperate
Growing Guide
Rich well drained soil. Will take full sun but looks best in part shade.
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How We Pack
Every plant is soaked in a tri-kelp solution before packing to reduce transit stress and give your plants the best start. We pack using recycled boxes. Your plants travel secure, hydrated, and wrapped in materials we feel good about.
Where We Ship
We ship to QLD, NSW, ACT and VIC via Australia Post eParcel with tracking on every order. Flat rate shipping applies — see checkout for rates to your state. We are unable to ship to WA, SA, TAS or NT at this time.
When We Ship
Orders are picked and packed weekly. During extreme heat, we may hold your order for a cooler shipping window to protect your plants in transit — if this happens, we'll let you know via email. We don't ship into known heatwave conditions.
When Your Plants Arrive
Open your box as soon as possible. Even a few hours in a hot letterbox or on a doorstep can stress tropical plants. Give them a good drink of water and a light foliar spray of kelp solution, place them in a shaded spot for a day or two gradually increasing light to recover from transit, then plant out or pot up into their permanent position. Most plants bounce back quickly — new growth within a few weeks is normal. for more information https://elarishtropicalexotics.com.au/2026/07/25/what-to-do-when-your-mail-order-plants-arrive/
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