{"product_id":"siam-sparkling-ornamental-ginger-curcuma-hybrid-siam-sparkling","title":"Siam Sparkling Ornamental Ginger - Curcuma hybrid 'Siam Sparkling'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSiam Sparkling Ornamental Ginger (\u003cem\u003eCurcuma\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Siam Sparkling') is a delicately pretty tulip ginger with pastel pink-white, cup-shaped flowers, each petal tipped in soft apple green. It reaches about 50cm tall and wide, a little taller than the other varieties, and is a little more shade tolerant too. That makes it a good pick for tropical underplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft pastel flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large pale pink-white bracts, tipped with apple green, give a gentle colour that sits well with bold foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore shade tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes a little more shade than its curcuma cousins, which widens the places it can go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting display.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers are produced from late spring to autumn, and the bracts last up to two months on the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender-purple centres.\u003c\/strong\u003e Look closely and you will see the true lavender-purple flowers nestled inside the bracts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 50cm it suits pots, borders and the front of a tropical bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical underplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart beneath palms, bananas and tall shrubs where the light is dappled, and the pale blooms will lift the shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered border with a little shade suits it best, and the soft colours blend with greens, whites and silvers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A generous pot keeps it handy for display. Potted plants can come indoors for short stays, so rotate them to even out the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Siam Sparkling Ornamental Ginger in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny to partly shaded, in a sheltered spot out of the wind and frost. These gingers come from Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, so they like tropical and subtropical conditions. In warm temperate gardens grow it as a summer plant, and where frost occurs keep it in a pot under cover over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil with mulch on top. Mulch helps to keep the rhizome moist and the soil temperature even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until it is established, usually around 12 weeks, and water well through dry periods. Apply a liquid fertiliser at the first sign of new shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant goes dormant and dies back in winter. Leave its untidy leaves until they are completely brown, because their nutrients go back into the rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Siam Sparkling Ornamental Ginger as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Our grower supplies this seasonal line and supply is not constant. The tube shows as sold out when there is none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. A young plant arrives small and builds into a flowering clump in warm weather.\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\"\u003eOrnamental gingers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eFlowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eA tropical garden that looks lush all year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it differ from the other Siam tulips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is pastel pink-white with apple green tips, a little taller and a little more shade tolerant than the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt copes with more shade than other curcuma, but flowers best in a well-lit position with filtered or part sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I do in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet it die back. Leave the leaves until they are completely brown, then apply a liquid fertiliser when new shoots appear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790294745407,"sku":"CUR-HYB-SIAMSP-tube","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/siam-sparkling-ornamental-ginger-curcuma-hybrid-siam-sparkling.jpg?v=1792198234","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/siam-sparkling-ornamental-ginger-curcuma-hybrid-siam-sparkling","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}