ROYAL SCEPTER CURCUMA
This natural hybrid was developed by Tom Wood. I purchased one of these plants when I visited his farm in Archer, Florida. He told me that it was going to be very large and quite beautiful when in bloom, and boy was he correct. These massive inflorescences may be four inches in diameter. The very large leaves grow up to two feet by one foot... a real whopper and a beauty.
MAIN PHOTO: Taken on July 27, 2016, at Bamboo Grove, Arcadia, FL.
DESCRIPTION: This Curcuma hybrid was developed by Tom Wood of Archer, Florida. “Huge leaves (up to 24 by 12 inches) frame a massive spike (4 inches in diameter) with broad, shiny bracts that are ruby red below and bright pink on top.” Flowers yellow, appearing June – October. [2]
DESCRIPTION: This Curcuma hybrid was developed by Tom Wood of Archer, Florida. “Huge leaves (up to 24 by 12 inches) frame a massive spike (4 inches in diameter) with broad, shiny bracts that are ruby red below and bright pink on top.” Flowers yellow, appearing June – October. [2]
CULTURE:
- HARDINESS: USDA zones 8-10.
- LIGHT: “It prefers filtered shade.”
- ORNAMENTAL : This plant is an gorgeous ornamental.
- HARDINESS: USDA zones 8-10.
- LIGHT: “It prefers filtered shade.”
- ORNAMENTAL : This plant is an gorgeous ornamental.
More Details
Flowering Calendar
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flower Color
Pink
Habitat
Filtered Shade
Native?
Non-Native
Plant Form
Herbaceous Deciduous Perennial Herb
Height
2 feet
Width
1 feet
Root type
Rhizome
Rate of Growth
Moderate
Hardiness Zone
8a to 10b
Light
Part Sun
Soil
Rich
Watering
Moist
Does well in Containers
References
[1] Tom Wood
[2] ag3inc.com
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[2] ag3inc.com
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Last Updated: October 28, 2017