Re: gingers....Cathy!

February 2000 of "The American Gardener" features an article on hardy
gingers.  The article covers species for the Southeast, Northwest and
Midwest, and West.  Hope it might be helpful.

Bonnie ETN Zone 7


> [Original Message]
> From: Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 2/6/2005 10:21:57 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] gingers....Cathy!
>
> Donna,
> Curcumas have a natural dormant period - lift and store dry or just barely
> damp over winter, about 55 F.  Some Curcumas are easily rotted if damp
> during dormancy.  If you want something to bring in as a house plant get
an
> evergreen ginger - Hedychium, Alpinia, most Costus, and some Zingibers.
>
> Kitty
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Donna" <gossiper@sbcglobal.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 9:37 AM
> Subject: RE: [CHAT] gingers....Cathy!
>
>
> > But Cathy-- what I am asking is -can you overwinter them in a house
> > setting?-- I liked the foliage and would be great as a backdrop in a
> > container type setting. Just don't want to pay that type price for a one
> > season item.
> >
> > Donna
> >
> > > I second that! Have tried some and have never gotten them to bloom for
> > > me, even with the most diligent overwintering.
> > > Cathy
> > > On Saturday, February 5, 2005, at 12:51 PM, Donna wrote:
> > >
> > > > Has any one ever grown these gingers in a pot? Knowing it is not
hardy
> > > > here
> > > > and would have to bring it indoors, wondering if it would work?!?
> > > >
> > > > Specifically, Curcuma rubescens, anyone know anything about it?
> > > >
> > > > Guessing I should have paid closer attention when gingers where
being
> > > > discussed here, now I found one that is of interest for foliage....
I
> > > > would
> > > > never get any of them to flower here....
> > > >
> > > > Donna
> > > >
> > > >
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