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    Curcuma sp. 'Scarlet Fever'

    Hidden Cone Ginger

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    Item #: 3895

    Zones: 8a to 10b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter, Spring

    Height: 60" tall

    Culture: Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Malaysia

    Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.9 L)


    So many new plants...so little time. This new-to-the-US curcuma comes from Malaysia, via Florida plant-nut Mike McCaffery. So far it is unidentified as to species, but appears similar to the beautiful C. rubescens. The narrow, pleated green leaves radiate out from a brilliant red stem to form the 5' tall clump. This spring bloomer will flower better once established, on 10" spikes, each ending in a "cone"...green-white on the bottom changing to burgundy-red at the top.