Siam Tulip 'White' (Curcuma cordata)

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BuriedTreasures Valrico, FL(Zone 9b) Apr 17, 2003

Common name: Siam Tulip 'White'
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Curcuma
Species cordata

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/55697/

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rootdoctor Harrisville, MI(Zone 5b) Apr 17, 2003

Very nice!How is the scent on this one?

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BuriedTreasures Valrico, FL(Zone 9b) Apr 17, 2003

I find that very few of the Curcuma flowers have much of a scent at all. If anyone knows of one, I'd love to hear about it.

It's primarily grown for its cuts, both flower and foliage.

Chris

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rootdoctor Harrisville, MI(Zone 5b) Apr 17, 2003

How do you think it would take to container life?

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BuriedTreasures Valrico, FL(Zone 9b) Apr 17, 2003

I did the Cordata Pink in a container last year (as I do most of mine), and it looked wonderful. The biggest key is to put a well draining mixture in the container. If they stay soggy, they'll rot. I would do it in a 1-2 gallon container.

Chris

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rootdoctor Harrisville, MI(Zone 5b) Apr 17, 2003

Thanks Chris,are you carrying this one at your shop?

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BuriedTreasures Valrico, FL(Zone 9b) Apr 17, 2003

Yes. I have a few of these left.

Wait until you see the Musella I'm about to upload. It's not something BT offers, because we're not licensed to sell plants, but it's incredible.

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rootdoctor Harrisville, MI(Zone 5b) Apr 17, 2003

Sweet!!!I guess I will have to do some surfing to find a Siam Tulip!I bet the Yellow Nana is out of my league.:0(

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BuriedTreasures Valrico, FL(Zone 9b) Apr 17, 2003

They claim this Musella is tolerant to -15 C or 5 F. It's a pricey one though. Bareroot wholesale to commercial nurseries is about 13.00 delivered. You're probably looking at 50.00-75.00 in any garden center for a finished one.

Chris

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