{"product_id":"curcuma-zeodaria-pink-wonder","title":"Curcuma zeodaria 'Pink Wonder' - 3 bulbs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-5 col-lg-3 plant-options-title\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eCurcuma 'Pink Wonder'\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a vibrant pop of color to summer gardens with its pink-tipped bracts and broad, lush foliage reaching up to 4 feet tall. Paired with \u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"243\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCurcuma 'Indian Surprise'\u003c\/strong\u003e, the two varieties complement each other beautifully—sharing similar growing needs while offering contrasting blooms and textures. Together, they create a lush, tropical display that feels both thoughtfully curated and naturally diverse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1863453700.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1863453700_1.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1863453700.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"726\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The foliage will begin to appear once the soil temperature is consistently about 65 degrees - June. The ornamental foliage will add depth to your garden for a couple of months while you wait for the flowers spikes to appear under the lance-shaped leaves that are 4 feet tall around late August\/early September. The blooms will continue peeking out from under the foliage for the next 4-6 weeks. As the days get shorter and cooler in October, the blooming will taper off. The foliage will begin yellowing and going dormant around November in zone 8 and 9. In the warmer zone of 10, the blooms will start as early as late June or July and last for 6-10 weeks with regular watering. There may not even be a period of dormancy especially if it is a warm winter and they are irrigated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting Requirements - Sun and Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: These tropical rhizomes do best in well-drained soil that is kept moist by regular watering. Plant the rhizomes 2-4 inches deep. Prefers a semi-shady area. It does best with morning sun and then shade the rest of the day. This rhizome benefits from regular fertilization during the growing season as long as you continue to water it well. These will get 4 feet tall so plant each one about 2-3 feet apart. It prefers to be dry when dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThis is a larger plant than the Curcuma aeruginosa 'Indian Surprise'. It will work in a pot, but it will need to be a very large pot since the plant gets 4 feet tall. You may also want to put it on rollers to begin with so that it can be moved indoors when the temperatures drop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"pxl-20250905-140356086.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/pxl-20250905-140356086.jpg\" alt=\"pxl-20250905-140356086.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"451\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms and Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This curcuma's leaves stand upright, adding a bold vertical element to your garden beds or containers around the patio or house. The lush foliage is a vibrant ribbed green with hints of red or purple near the base of the plant. The foliage begins around early June (earlier in zone 11) and lasts until the first frost. If they are in the ground, you will want to mulch over the top of it well in zone 8 (depending on the winter) just to protect it.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe blooms will begin to appear around August and last for 4-6 weeks. Each flower spike emerges directly from the rhizome and rises up among the lush, banana-like leaves, often standing out as a bold, colorful feature in the landscape. The blooms of the 'Pink Wonder' \"hide\" among the foliage to add little pops of color below the 4 foot foliage. The plant may send up multiple spikes in succession, each lasting 2–3 weeks. These vibrant spikes—featuring bold pinks— may continue into October, depending on light and moisture. To extend the bloom season, keep the soil consistently moist (but not soggy), provide morning sun with afternoon shade, and fertilize monthly during the growing period.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms in zone 10 and 11 may begin as early as June\/July and last for 6-10 weeks.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1853848291.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1853848291.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1853848291.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"261\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulitplying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: A single rhizome of curcuma can slowly develop into a large clump over a period of just a few growing seasons. After the plant goes dormant, the rhizomes begin to produce new growth. A healthy rhizome can produce several new \"eyes' or shoots in a single growing season. If planted in the ground, you can expect to dig up your rhizomes every 2-4 years to divide. This encourages more vigorous growth and multiplication. Be sure to wait until the foliage has compeltely died back to dig them up and divide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"261\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you have yours in pots, plan on dividing the curcuma every 1-2 years. You will have lots to share with friends and family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAnimals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  Bees and butterflies may occasionally visit curcuma especially if there few nectar options available (which is often the case in the heat of the August\/September in the South). Deer, squirrels, rabbits tend to avoid curcuma (though deer have been known to eat plastic flowers). It is not toxic to your pets who are rarely interested in it either. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"206\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"258\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eCurcuma zedoaria 'Pink Wonder'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"312\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eCurcuma aeruginosa 'Indian Surprise'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"380\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eWhy Have Both?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"625\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eBract\/Flower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"677\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBright pink bracts with pale yellow flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMagenta bracts with hidden, soft tubular blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAdds color variety and visual depth to summer\/fall displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"836\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBroad, upright, tropical leaves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSlightly more compact foliage, graceful lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOffers textural contrast even when not blooming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1045\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eBlooming Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eLate summer to early fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEarly fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSlight bloom variation may extend the flowering season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1253\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTypically 4 ft; occasionally taller in tropics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTypically 2.5–4 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eVarying heights add layers and dimension to garden beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1463\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eGrowing Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eUSDA Zones 8–11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eUSDA Zones 8–11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCompatible zones make care simple and consistent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1671\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; Soil Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePartial shade, moist, rich, well-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePartial shade, moist, rich, well-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSame care requirements—low-maintenance diversity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1881\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eBotanical Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eKnown for bold display and medicinal roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eKnown for ornamental use and traditional value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEnhances botanical variety and storytelling in the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"pxl-20250905-140329030.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/pxl-20250905-140329030.jpg\" alt=\"pxl-20250905-140329030.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"451\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe planted a lot around the 4th of July. We don't expect blooms this year since we planted it late for blooms, but the foliage catches your eye and makes a dramatic display by itself as shown in the picture above. The foliage is taking in lots of nutrients for next year's blooms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"635\"\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"654\"\u003ePink Wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e goes in the back because it can grow slightly taller (up to 4 feet) and has wide, upright foliage. It serves as a bold background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eIndian Surprise\u003c\/strong\u003e sits in front of Pink Wonder for a layered look. Its slightly more compact size and different flower form contrast beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eFront Row Companions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"985\"\u003ecaladiums\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eferns\u003c\/strong\u003e for foliage interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eConsider \u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eimpatiens\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003etorenia\u003c\/strong\u003e for low-growing, shade-tolerant flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThese help fill space before the Curcumas bloom and soften the garden edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089001672755,"sku":"SBCZPW2025.1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_1863453700__14204.1757106797.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635528","url":"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/products\/curcuma-zeodaria-pink-wonder","provider":"The Southern Bulb Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}