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    Curcuma 'Pink Surprise'

    Also Known As

    • Pink Surprise Siam Tulip

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 1'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Curcuma 'Pink Surprise' plant details

    Curcuma 'Pink Surprise' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Curcuma 'Pink Surprise'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Curcuma 'Pink Surprise'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    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. Pictured is Pink Wonder the two gingers look similar but "Pink Surprise" has some white at the base. 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

    By: Edens Blooms

    Gardening facts about Curcuma 'Pink Surprise' plant

    How to Grow Curcuma 'Pink Surprise'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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