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Curcuma roscoeana

Also Known As

Curcuma roscoeana 'Pride of Burma'
Burmese Hidden Lily
Jewel of Burma Ginger
Orange Ginger
Orange Hidden Ginger
Pride of Burma Ginger

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 24"

planting zones

8a-11

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Curcuma roscoeana plant details

Curcuma roscoeana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Curcuma roscoeana

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: exotic, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Curcuma roscoeana

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Curcuma roscoeana is a spectacular ginger with glowing orange, cone-shaped inflorescences and tubular white flowers amongst tropical foliage like a banana. It hails from the part of the family that includes the spice turmeric, Curcuma longa. In their native climate Curcuma begin to grow in response to the arrival of monsoon season and go dormant in dry conditions. They are late to emerge, in July in temperate zones, and long flowering in late summer and fall, and want to be warm, well watered and fed while in growth and drier while dormant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This ginger has strikingly beautiful orange flower bracts. Each individual bract is funnel shape forming one large cone. The foliage reaches 2-3 feet. It usually blooms in late summer and early fall.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Rainbow Orange Flowers. Curcuma are a ginger relative native to southeast Asia. It takes drought, heat and humidity with equal ease. The long lasting flower spikes are sometimes called summer tulips. Each rhizome can produce up to 5 flowers. It prefers some shade. Cold hardy in zones 7+. Move inside for winter in colder areas. Zones: 7-10 Bloom time: Jun-Early Fall Bulb size: Large Rhizomes-- most have several sprouts Plant height: 1-2ft