Re: Siam Tulip

You might also check with David Franzman.  I think he grows some Curcumas,
not sure which kind.
Kitty

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From: "Lynda Young" <lyoung@grindertaber.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 7:29 AM
Subject: RE: [CHAT] Siam Tulip


> Kitty, you're a treasure.  Thanks!
>
> Lynda
> Zone 7 - West TN
>
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> Behalf Of Kitty
> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 8:09 PM
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Siam Tulip
>
>
> Lynda,
> I purchased Curcuma alismatifolia 'Pink Wonder' (I'm guessing the same
> as your 'Pink') a couple of years ago from Odyssey.  Here's the
> instruction Russell Stafford sent:
>
> Curcuma alismatifolia 'Pink Wonder'
> A standout selection of Siam Tulip bringing a summer-lon succession of
> frilly pink flowers on 2 foot stems to the garden or patio.  The foliage
> is equally ornamental.  Tropical, Thailand, Zone 8. Garden Culture:
> Plant 1 foot apart and just below the surface in well-drained, moist,
> humus-rich, fertile soil in partial shade or sun.  A deep, airy mulch
> enhances winter hardiness. Pot Culture:  Plant just below the surface in
> an ample pot in a well-drained, moisture retentive medium.  Water well
> during growth, dry off gradually in fall, and keep cool and barely moist
> in winter.
>
> The BBG book on bulbs for indoors says they like bright light shaded
> from hot afternoon sun and prefer high temps and high humidity. "In the
> late fall when the foliage begins to yellow, you'll know that the plants
> are about to go dormant for the winter.  During dormancy, they should be
> kept nearly dry; resume watering, which will commence new growth, in the
> spring."
>
> AHS adds this:  During growth feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer
> monthly.  Storage temp during dormancy is 54 F.
>
> >From these 3 sources, I think you should be ablre to put together a
> plan.
>
> Kitty
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lynda Young" <lyoung@grindertaber.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 3:46 PM
> Subject: [CHAT] Siam Tulip
>
>
> > Had to get out of the office at lunch and went to Home Depot to wander
>
> > around.  Found a Curcuma alismatifolia "Pink" for less than $10.00 -
> > nice sized healthy plant.  Now, I know they're out of my zone so can I
>
> > pot them up in a well draining medium and put them on the cool floor
> > of the greenhouse over winter, making sure they don't get overwatered;
>
> > or, should I pull them out of the soil and store as I would other
> > tender bulbs, tubers, rhizomes?
> >
> > Lynda
> > West TN - Zone 7
> >
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