by Keri Byrum | Sep 18, 2014 | Around Our Yard, Plant Spotlight |
Planting curcuma bulbs left me with a feeling of, “I hope we did that right.” Slightly unsure, but pretty excited about the results. Curcuma are a beautiful group of flowering perennials for Florida, and as you can see here, the results are stunning. I’ve seen these offered for sale as potted plants at several of our local box stores, but I hadn’t had the opportunity to see them in this form. Why Curcuma? Curcuma, also called Siam Tulips, are quickly gaining in popularity across the country. They are small in stature but big in impact with their long lasting blooms. Curcuma bulbs look a lot like little octopuses. The top pointed part is the actual rhizome where new growth will emerge and the bulbous looking “tentacles” are modified roots for storage. … Read Full Post
