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Curcuma, Siam Tulip 'Kimono Pink'

Curcumaalismatifolia

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Curcuma alismatifolia by BuriedTreasures

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Genus

Curcuma (KER-koo-muh)

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Species

alismatifolia (uh-lis-mat-ih-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oldsmar, Florida

Safety Harbor, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

Levittown, New York

Liberty, Texas

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