Curcuma hybrid ‘Maejo Impress Red’ and ‘Maejo Impress Pink’ are two exceptional hybrids developed for the cut flower industry in Thailand. They are from the same breeding program as the Sawadee hybrids but were released exclusively to Thai Curcuma farmers. The only draw back to these multipurpose hybrids is that the have multi-names too! While ‘Maejo Impress ..’ is the first part on all versions the translation for the actually color has changed between different sources. Red and Pink, Old Rose and Deep Rose, and more. The important take away is that there are indeed two ‘Maejo Impress’ hybrids a light one and a darker one. These are grown in full sun in Thailand but may need some protection here. I have grown both in both in several hours of sun a day with no issue.
1.5-2′ tall in medium to full sun, hardy in Zones 8 and higher.