Curcuma rubescens
RUBY GINGER, ORNAMENTAL TURMERIC
Zingiberaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

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Garden Styles: suits contemporary & tropical designs

Uses: accents, border, mass planting, informal screen, large planter, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Curcuma rubescens
RUBY GINGER, ORNAMENTAL TURMERIC
Zingiberaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Bark & Stems: red stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits contemporary & tropical designs

Uses: accents, border, mass planting, informal screen, large planter, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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