Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
India, Nepal
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Warmer regions
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Root bark
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Yellow Ginger
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Hardy Red
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Rosaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Yellow Ginger season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Nectarine and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Yellow Ginger
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.