Week 13 | Curcuma ThaiSpice™ Pink | Pink Siam Tulip

2 Spring Starter Plants | Plug size: 72 (This means the plugs are from a 72-cell tray).

Ships Week of March 29

Tropical flowers, gorgeous pink color, and a whole lot of personality. Curcuma ThaiSpice™ Pink brings an irresistible splash of the tropics to summer gardens with its striking pink flower bracts, lush green foliage, and distinctive upright blooms.

Commonly called the Siam Tulip, this ornamental ginger isn't actually a tulip at all. It's a heat-loving tropical perennial that produces unusual, sculptural flower spikes above attractive foliage. The result is a flowering plant that looks wonderfully exotic while being surprisingly easy to grow.

ThaiSpice™ Pink is especially beautiful in decorative patio containers, partially shaded borders, tropical garden designs, and summer plant combinations. Its compact growth habit makes it easy to incorporate into smaller spaces, while its long-lasting flowers provide standout color throughout the warm growing season.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Curcuma alismatifolia
• Common Name: Pink Siam Tulip, Ornamental Ginger
• Plant Height: Approximately 18-24 inches
• Plant Spread: Approximately 12-18 inches
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11
• Light Requirements: Partial sun to partial shade
• Bloom Season: Summer through late summer
• Flower Color: Pink
• Plant Type: Tropical rhizomatous perennial
• Best Uses: Patio containers, garden borders, tropical landscapes, and summer planters

Growing Tips

Choose a warm planting location with fertile, well-draining soil and protection from intense afternoon sunlight. Morning sun or bright, filtered light helps encourage healthy growth and vibrant flower color.

Water regularly during active growth, allowing excess moisture to drain freely. Curcuma appreciates humidity and summer warmth but dislikes sitting in soggy soil. Apply a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Remove spent flower spikes as they fade to encourage additional blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.

Overwintering: In USDA Zones 7 and colder, ThaiSpice™ Pink is best grown in containers or lifted before freezing weather. Allow the plant to enter its natural winter dormancy, reduce watering, and store the rhizomes in a protected, frost-free location until spring.

Whether you're creating a lush tropical patio, adding unusual pink flowers to a garden border, or simply looking for something beyond the ordinary, Curcuma ThaiSpice™ Pink delivers unforgettable summer color.