Alpinia purpurata "Red Dwarf" ?

[Moose]

This ginger was found growing at the north inside area of a "horse shoe" shaped home. Protected from the north winds and southern exposurer to the warming sun, it faired pretty good.

Opposite, there is a ginger with white flowers that was blasted by north winds and stayed heavily shaded - it is very toasted.

I think this may be Alpinia purpurata "Red Dwarf". If someone knows it to be otherwise - please post your corrective ID.

 

[Jeff Searle]

Ron,

I'm not 100% sure, I just can't tell from the picture but, it does look like the common A. purpurata. Not alot of growers grow it anymore because of the fungus issues in the shadehouse. I found the one to grow is A. pur. "Jungle King". It's a larger growing form and the flowers are much bigger. Also, it's more cold hardier. The white one is a wimpy grower especially when the cold weather arrives.