"Evita's Rose"

A new variety of Torch Ginger, (Etlingera elatior), "Evita's Rose," from Australia and now being grown by other nurseries, including Shogun Hawaii here on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Simply Stunning!

The background flowers in these three blooms are "Glowing Orb" gingers (Zingiber spectabilis).

Using slightly different exposure, are three more views of this plant's spectacular blossoms.

Etlingera eliator - Torch Ginger

Etlingera eliator - Red Torch Ginger

Onc of the beautiful aspects of growing any flowering plants in one's own home gardens, is that you get to see and experience the many changing phases of any and all plants.  This post catches several of the transitions that have been observed in my garden with the Etlingera eliator - Torch Ginger.  Often times, I'm left in awe.

Etlingera eliator - Red Torch Ginger  Bud

Etlingera eliator - Red Torch Ginger

Etlingera eliator - Red Torch Ginger

Etlingera eliator - Torch Ginger - White variety

Etlingera eliator - Torch Ginger variety

Etlingera eliator - Red Torch Ginger

This particular photo was taken, years ago, at the famous and world class Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden.  This spectacular garden is a "must see" if you ever get to the east side of the Big Island of Hawaii.  The garden is located at Onomea along the Scenic Route about eight miles north of downtown Hilo.

Etlingera eliator - Torch Ginger - Deep Red Variety

Etlingera eliator - Torch Ginger - White variety

Etlingera eliator - Red Torch Ginger

Etlingera eliator - Torch Ginger -  White variety