| Storage Temperature: 55 -65 F |
| Ethylene Sensitive: No |
| Description: A large flower head composed of
multiple bracts at the end of a long thick stalk. There are many varieties of
ginger, each flower head with a distinctive shape. |
| Colors: Red and pink most common. Also
available are white, yellow and cream. |
| Botanical Facts: This species was named after the
Italian botanist, Prosper Alpinus. |
| Design Notes: Ginger provides a strong vertical
line. The flower heads give a wonderful texture to a floral design. |
| Purchasing Hints: Purchase ginger with
brightly colored, turgid flower heads and fresh green foliage. Avoid stems with
wilted bracts or foliage. Avoid blossoms that are discolored (grayish/bluish). |
| Conditioning: Cut under water with a sharp
knife. Hydrate in warm water for two hours before storage or usage. Use a
solution of warm water and commercial floral preservative / floral food after hydration.
If the blossoms are wilted, soak the entire flower head in room temperature water
for 30 minutes. |
| Additional Notes: Avoid temperatures below 45
F. Some species of ginger are chill sensitive and will discolor if held at cool
temperatures. |
