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🌸 Peacock Ginger (Kaempferia spp.) – The Jewel of the Shade Garden 🌿
Add a touch of tropical elegance to your shaded spaces with the Peacock Ginger, a low-growing ornamental beauty that thrives where most flowering plants won’t. Known for its shimmering leaves and lavender-to-white blossoms that appear close to the ground, this plant offers year-round charm in warm climates — and a lush, spa-like feel to shaded patios or container gardens everywhere.
🌿 QUICK FACTS
| Category | Details |
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| Botanical Name | Kaempferia spp. |
| Common Name | Peacock Ginger |
| Plant Type | Perennial ornamental rhizome |
| Size at Sale | Ships in a 4” pot |
| Approx. Age | 4–6 months from division or tissue culture |
| Mature Height & Width | 6–12” tall × 12–18” wide |
| USDA Zones | 8B–11 |
| Sun Requirements | Partial shade to light shade ☁️🌿 |
| Cold Hardiness | Dormant below ~55°F; hardy to ~20°F with mulch protection ❄️ |
| Growth Habit | Compact, clumping, spreading groundcover via rhizomes |
| Spacing Requirements | 12–18” apart for dense coverage |
🌸 BLOOMS & FOLIAGE
- Flower Color: Soft lavender to white, about 1 inch across
- Bloom Season: Late spring through summer; often reblooming
- Foliage: Rounded, deep green leaves with a subtle metallic sheen — sometimes marked with faint peacock-like striping
- Texture & Habit: Dense, overlapping foliage hugs the ground and forms a natural living mulch
Each flower emerges directly from the soil at the base of the leaves — a delicate surprise beneath the canopy.
🌱 TOP BENEFITS & USES
- Shade-Loving Groundcover: Thrives in areas too shady for grass or most ornamentals
- Tropical Appeal: Adds an exotic touch to patios, under oaks, or poolside landscapes
- Low-Maintenance Beauty: Minimal pest pressure, drought-tolerant once established
- Container Friendly: Perfect for shaded porches or indoor tropical décor in bright indirect light
- Eco-Friendly: Dense foliage helps suppress weeds and retain soil moisture naturally
🌿 GROWTH HABITS & SEASONAL CYCLE
In warm climates, Kaempferia grows as a deciduous perennial. Expect lush, leafy growth from late spring through early fall, followed by natural dormancy as temperatures drop. 🌬️
- Winter Behavior: Leaves will yellow and die back completely — this is normal! 🍂
- Spring Reawakening: New shoots emerge from underground rhizomes once soil temps reach 65°F+ 🌱
🪴 CONTAINER & INDOOR GROWING
Peacock Ginger is a dream for container gardeners:
- Use a well-draining, fertile potting mix (add perlite or pine bark fines)
- Keep evenly moist during growth; allow slight drying between waterings in dormancy
- Place in bright, indirect sunlight if grown indoors — avoid harsh midday sun
- Excellent choice for shaded patios, lanais, or screened porches
Recommended container upgrades:
- 4” starter → 1-gallon pot (after first growing season)
- 1-gallon → 3-gallon for lush clumping
🌿 BEST PRACTICES FOR PLANTING & CARE
When planting outdoors, follow our “High & Tight” GreenDreams Method for success 🌾
🎥 Watch our Fruit Tree Planting Video on YouTube — this method applies beautifully to perennials, too!
Where to Plant:
- Choose partial shade under trees or beside structures with filtered light.
- Prefers moist, rich, well-drained soil — amend with compost & organic matter.
- Avoid soggy or compacted ground.
Planting Steps:
- Dig a hole only slightly wider than the container.
- Set the plant level with or slightly above the surrounding soil (“high & tight”).
- Backfill firmly with native soil mixed with compost.
- Mulch around (not on) the crown — 2–3” of leaf mulch or pine bark is ideal.
Watering:
💧 Keep evenly moist during active growth (spring–summer).
💦 Reduce watering as the plant enters dormancy.
🌾 Use drip irrigation or hand watering — avoid overhead wetting.
Fertilizing:
- Apply organic fertilizer or worm castings from spring through midsummer only.
- Pause feeding in late fall to encourage dormancy.
Winter Care (Zones 8–9):
- Apply a breathable mulch (straw, oak leaves, or pine needles).
- Ensure excellent drainage to prevent rhizome rot.
⚠️ CAUTIONS
- Sensitive to prolonged frost or standing water.
- Avoid planting in heavy clay or soggy soil.
- Foliage will die back completely in winter — do not discard the rhizome!
🌟 IS THIS PLANT RIGHT FOR YOU?
✅ Ideal For:
- Shady garden beds, under oaks & palms
- Tropical or Asian-inspired landscapes
- Container gardeners seeking low-light color
- Florida & Gulf Coast growers
❌ Not Ideal For:
- Full-sun landscapes
- Areas with poor drainage or frequent frost
🔍 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
| ⚠️ Issue | 🧠 Cause | 🌿 Organic Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 🍂 Yellowing leaves | Seasonal dormancy | 🧘 Allow rest; new growth returns in spring |
| 💦 Mushy rhizomes | Overwatering / poor drainage | 🪣 Replant “high & tight,” improve drainage |
| 🪲 Leaf damage | Slugs or chewing pests | 🐞 Apply neem or use beer traps; maintain mulch airflow |
| ❄️ Cold burn | Frost exposure | 🪵 Mulch deeply and cover during cold nights |
| ☀️ Faded foliage | Too much direct sun | ☁️ Relocate to dappled or morning light |
(Icons follow the GreenDreams Troubleshooting Emoji Legend.)
SHIPPING DETAILS
🚚 Ships in a 4” container — ideal for Florida, the Southeast, & Texas.
While we ship nationwide, buyers in northern or western states should anticipate a short recovery period after transit, especially during temperature extremes.
⚠️ Shipping Disclaimer:
We ship every Monday via UPS Ground. Buyer discretion is advised during peak heat or cold seasons — we cannot guarantee plant condition due to transit weather extremes.
LOCAL PICKUP
📍 GreenDreams Nursery & Farm
18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
🕘 Tues–Fri 9AM–5PM | 🌞 Sat 8AM–3PM
Stop by our regenerative nursery to see what’s blooming this week! 🌸
🌿 BEYOND THE PLANT: GREENDREAMS SERVICES
At GreenDreams, we don’t just sell plants — we design, build & restore ecosystems across Florida.
- 🌳 Onsite consultations & edible landscape design
- 🌾 Full installation & project management
- 🚚 Bulk compost, mulch, & soil delivery
- 🧑🌾 Wholesale & large-scale regenerative solutions
Let our team help you craft your own lush, edible paradise — starting with Peacock Ginger! 🌿
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.
Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.
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For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
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For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.
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We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.
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Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.
🌿 Important Shipping Information
Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.
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Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.
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Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.
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Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.
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Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better
Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants
1. Understanding of Shipping Stress
By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.
2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage
Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations
Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.
4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule
Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.
5.Extreme Weather Conditions
Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.
6. No Refund Policy
Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.
7. Responsibility of Care
Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.
8. Consent
By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.
These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.
