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Curcuma hybrid ‘Ribbon’ is another new introduction for 2021 and a US exclusive for Gingerwood Nursery. This comes from the breeding program of one of Thailand’s premier Curcuma growers. Most likely a Curcuma alismatifolia x C. thorelii hybrid is has large soft pink inflorescence with a high petal (bracts) count. These have been bred for the cut flower market so have long vase life and also make fine garden plants. Not to be confused with the much larger species Curcuma sp. aff. rubrobractea ‘Ribbon.’
Grows to 18″ in medium to full sun, hardy in USDA Zone 8 and above