Photo of Curcuma x 'Garnet' flower by Tejas Tropicals

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Curcuma x 'Garnet'

Also Known As

  • Garnet Ginger

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Curcuma x 'Garnet' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Curcuma x 'Garnet'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: pleated leaves, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Curcuma x 'Garnet'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This beautiful little Curcuma stays small and has pleated leaves. The inflorescence nestles in the crown and is a brilliant red with bright yellow day flowers. It appears that rubrobracteata is one of the parents. I really like this little ginger

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Curcuma x 'Garnet' plant

How to Grow Curcuma x 'Garnet'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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