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Curcuma alismatifolia ‘Siam Scarlet’ is one of several cultivars in the Siam Series of Tulip Gingers. Most are pure Curcuma alismatifolia cultivars but a few are hybrids with the wonderful Curcuma rhabdota (Candy Cane Ginger). ‘Siam Scarlet’ is a pure Curcuma alismatifolia and reminds one of the once common and popular Chaing Mai Red cultivar. This newer cultivar has more vivid coloring and is a great addition to the sunny ginger garden. Having the traditional Siam Tulip/Tulip Ginger look, the stems are long enough to make great cut flowers. The scarlet colored blooms are held above the foliage. Pure Curcuma alismatifolia cultivars need a sunny position and well drained soil. Due to the overall small size of the plants they also make great pot plants for those with limited garden space.
Grows to 1′ in medium to full sun, hardy in USDA Zones 8 and above