{"product_id":"twister-ornamental-ginger-curcuma-alismatifolia-twister","title":"Twister Ornamental Ginger - Curcuma alismatifolia 'Twister'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwister Ornamental Ginger (\u003cem\u003eCurcuma alismatifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Twister') is a small curcuma, about 50cm tall and wide, with tulip-shaped flower bracts that are deep pink near the stem and shade to paler pink with green-white rims. The blooms last up to two months on the plant and keep well in a vase. It is made for pots and sheltered beds in sun to part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep pink fading to pale.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour is strongest closest to the stem and softens towards the green-white rim of each petal, so every flower looks layered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer into autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers open from midsummer and carry on through autumn, which keeps a pot or bed colourful for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cut flower that lasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems have an extended vase life, so a few cut flowers bring a tropical feel indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 50cm tall and wide it sits happily in a container and can be moved to the sunniest or most sheltered spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA simple seasonal rhythm.\u003c\/strong\u003e It dies back over winter and returns in the warmer months, with no pruning needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots near the house.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot by a door or on a patio shows off the flowers at close range. Potted plants can be taken indoors for short periods, so rotate them for even light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a sheltered bed with dappled light and let the clumps merge into a pink drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting patch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a small group for arrangements. The long-lasting flowers keep well in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Twister Ornamental Ginger in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade in a sheltered position, protected from wind and frost. It is a tropical plant, so tropical and subtropical gardens suit it best, and warm temperate gardens can grow it through summer. Where winters are frosty, a pot that moves under cover is the safest way to keep it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free-draining soil, or a good quality potting mix in a container. Heavy, wet ground in winter is the main hazard for a resting rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and keep up regular watering in dry periods. Apply a liquid fertiliser as soon as new shoots show in the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not cut it back during the season. After winter dieback, remove the leaves only once they are completely brown, because the plant takes nutrients back into the rhizome from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwister is supplied as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It is a seasonal line from our grower, so the tube is not always available. The tube shows as sold out when the grower has none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. A new plant starts small and settles in over the first few weeks, then builds 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\"\u003eOur ornamental ginger collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants for warm gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eA guide to lush tropical garden design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies and patios\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Twister has an extended vase life, so it is a good choice for a small cutting patch or for a few stems in a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my ginger disappeared in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is resting. The leaves die back and the rhizome stays alive underground, ready to reshoot when the weather warms. Keep the pot or soil from being waterlogged while it sleeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to part shade. It flowers best in a well lit spot, so give it a bright position out of the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790861697343,"sku":"CUR-ALI-TWISTE-tube","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/twister-ornamental-ginger-curcuma-alismatifolia-twister.jpg?v=1792209844","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/twister-ornamental-ginger-curcuma-alismatifolia-twister","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}