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    Curcuma petiolata 'Emperor'

    Also Known As

    • Curcuma 'Emperor'
    • Emperor Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Curcuma petiolata 'Emperor' plant details

    Curcuma petiolata 'Emperor' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green and variegated foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun 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 petiolata 'Emperor'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green and variegated
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Curcuma petiolata 'Emperor'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Curcuma Emperor Var is a variegated ginger with long green leaves and white edges. The flowers come out pink fading and then fade to white. The plant usually grows to 3 to 5 feet for here in Kentucky each season. This plant has been much hardier than the other forms. It has survived my the Kentucky, zone 6 winters for 7 years. Foliage: Green leaves with white variegated edges Flowers: White to pink Height: 3 to 5 feet

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Curcuma petiolata 'Emperor' plant

    How to Grow Curcuma petiolata 'Emperor'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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