{"product_id":"giant-ruby-ornamental-ginger-curcuma-hybrid-giant-ruby","title":"Giant Ruby Ornamental Ginger - Curcuma hybrid 'Giant Ruby'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant Ruby Ornamental Ginger (\u003cem\u003eCurcuma\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Giant Ruby') is a compact tropical ginger, also called Siam tulip for its tulip-shaped flower heads. Large deep pink-red bracts with darker tips stay on the plant for up to two months, and the whole plant reaches only about 50cm tall and wide. In a sheltered spot it gives colour from summer into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTulip-shaped flower heads.\u003c\/strong\u003e The large, deep pink-red bracts with darker tips can last up to two months on the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHidden true flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The real lavender-purple flowers nestle inside the bracts along the stem, a detail worth a close look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers are produced from late spring through to autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 50cm tall and wide, it fits borders, pots and gaps under taller plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in dappled light.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits tropical style gardens and underplanting where the light is filtered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical style gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a sheltered border for a drift of pink-red tulips. Pair it with broad-leaved foliage plants for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot suits it well. Potted plants can come indoors for short periods, and rotating them gives each side a turn in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting in dappled light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it under palms or tall shrubs where the sun is filtered, but not in deep shade, which cuts the flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Giant Ruby Ornamental Ginger in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny to partly shaded spot, sheltered from wind and frost. These gingers come from Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, so they thrive in tropical and subtropical gardens and as summer plants in warm temperate ones. In frosty districts, grow it in a pot and keep it under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil. A generous layer of mulch keeps the rhizomes moist and cool in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, and keep watering through dry periods. At the first sign of new shoots in spring, apply a liquid fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant dies back in winter. Resist tidying the untidy leaves until they are completely brown, because the nutrients are drawn back into the rhizome for the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Giant Ruby Ornamental Ginger as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Curcuma is a seasonal line from our grower, so the tube is not always available. It shows as sold out when the grower has none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Expect a small young plant that grows into a flowering clump as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gingers\"\u003eBrowse our ornamental gingers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that looks lush year-round\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere are the real flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small lavender-purple true flowers sit inside the big pink-red bracts along the stem. The bracts are the showy part you see from across the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant dies back. Leave the old leaves until they are completely brown, then feed it with liquid fertiliser as soon as new shoots appear in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotted plants can come indoors for short periods, but they do best outside in a bright, sheltered position. Rotate the pot so each side gets plenty of light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790294188351,"sku":"CUR-HYB-GIANTR-tube","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/giant-ruby-ornamental-ginger-curcuma-hybrid-giant-ruby.jpg?v=1792198217","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/giant-ruby-ornamental-ginger-curcuma-hybrid-giant-ruby","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}