Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
-
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
Siberian peashrub
In German
Shell Ginger
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
Shell Ginger
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Siberian Peashrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fabales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Peashrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shell Ginger and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Shell Ginger and Siberian Peashrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.