Week 13 | Curcuma ThaiSpice™ Red | Red Siam Tulip

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

Ships Week of March 29

If subtle isn't your gardening style, Curcuma ThaiSpice™ Red is ready to make an entrance. With dramatic, saturated magenta-red flower bracts rising above lush tropical foliage, this extraordinary Siam Tulip brings bold color and architectural interest to summer gardens.

A member of the ginger family, ThaiSpice™ Red produces distinctive cone-shaped flower spikes that look almost too perfect to be real. Its upright growth habit and impressive tolerance for summer heat make it an excellent choice for gardeners who want exotic color without a complicated care routine.

Perfect for patio containers, tropical garden beds, partially shaded borders, and dramatic mixed planters, this ornamental ginger adds instant impact wherever it's planted. Its unusual blooms and lush foliage create a beautiful tropical display throughout the summer.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Curcuma alismatifolia
• Common Name: Red Siam Tulip, Ornamental Ginger
• Plant Height: 18-24 inches
• Plant Spread: 12-18 inches
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8a-11
• Light Requirements: Partial sun
• Bloom Season: Summer through late summer
• Flower Color: Deep magenta-red
• Plant Type: Tropical rhizomatous perennial
• Best Uses: Containers, tropical landscapes, borders, and summer garden displays

Growing Tips

Plant ThaiSpice™ Red in fertile, well-draining soil once nighttime temperatures remain above 50°F. Provide partial sunlight, ideally with morning sun and protection from the strongest afternoon heat.

Maintain consistent moisture during active growth without allowing the soil to become waterlogged. Curcuma performs beautifully in warm, humid conditions and appreciates regular feeding with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.

Trim fading flower spikes to encourage continued blooming and keep plants looking their best.

Overwintering: In regions colder than USDA Zone 8, treat ThaiSpice™ Red as a seasonal tropical plant or overwinter its rhizomes indoors. As temperatures cool and foliage naturally dies back, reduce watering and keep dormant rhizomes protected from freezing.

For gardeners searching for a unique red tropical flower, a showstopping patio plant, or a heat-tolerant summer bloomer, Curcuma ThaiSpice™ Red brings serious personality to the garden.