Curcuma alismatifolia - flower bulbs and perennial plants from Holland

Turmeric Alismatifolia (Curcuma alismatifolia, Siam tulip, summer tulip). New! Curcuma alismatifolia is a spectacular tropical plant. It is a perennial, tuberous plant. It is native to Laos, northern Thailand and Cambodia. Other names: Siam tulip, Summer tulip, Patumma. Turmeric flowers look like coloured tulips. No, despite its name, this plant belongs to the Ginger family. It can be expressed as an indoor and outdoor plant. It is also sold as silver flowers. One of the most famous wild areas where turmeric grows is Pa Hin Ngam National Park in Chaiyaphum in Thailand.

Turmeric is a great choice for modern design. A compact bush can decorate living rooms and a warm winter garden in winter, and a balcony or terrace in summer. The leaves are basal, flat, upright, lanceolate. They appear with a tunic. They are very similar to the leaves of a ditty. Their colour is dark green with a bluish tint. The peduncles are straight, very strong, topped with apical inflorescences. Bracts can be white, pink or deep pink. They are surrounded by almost independent white flowers. The flowers appear first, followed by the leaves. A well-developed plant can form up to 7 flower stalks. The flowers on the plants last up to 3 months (with proper care).

Turmeric is a thermophilic and moisture-loving plant. It grows best in neutral soils with good drainage. Exposure - full sun, partial shade. Frost resistance is low: this plant can withstand frosts of -12.2 ° C. In summer, plants that are expressed in rooms should be displayed outdoors. Flowering period: mid-summer - early autumn. The dormant period begins in October. Plant height: 40-80 cm.