Curcuma elata 'Giant Plume'
Ginger 'Giant Plume'
This perennial bears a bright pink inflorescence in spring as the massive foliage emerges to form impressive clumps, ranging from 6 to 9 feet tall. The exotic-appearing bloom can be cut for a long-lasting cut flower. Flower spikes appear in early spring just as the leaves emerge from the ground. The small flowers are yellow. The leaves have a slightly pink to green midrib. They die back in winter. They grow well in sunny to partly sunny, reasonably moist, well-drained sites. Reportedly, they are cold hardy to zone 8.
Contributed by @pretty_paws_29
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and rich
Common name
Ginger 'Giant Plume'
Latin name
Curcuma elata 'Giant Plume'
type
Tender perennial
family
Zingiberaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Curcuma elata 'Giant Plume'
This perennial bears a bright pink inflorescence in spring as the massive foliage emerges to form impressive clumps, ranging from 6 to 9 feet tall. The exotic-appearing bloom can be cut for a long-lasting cut flower. Flower spikes appear in early spring just as the leaves emerge from the ground. The small flowers are yellow. The leaves have a slightly pink to green midrib. They die back in winter. They grow well in sunny to partly sunny, reasonably moist, well-drained sites. Reportedly, they are cold hardy to zone 8.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Grow curcuma in sun or shade. In full sun, especially in hot climates, it's helpful to keep curcuma moist. If your soil tends to dry out much, it's best to grow curcuma in partial shade. It holds up to dry conditions fairly well when its grown in the shade. Curcuma prefers moist, well-drained soil that has a lot of organic matter, such as compost, in it. If your soil has a high sand or clay content, add organic matter before planting for optimal performance from your plant.