Turmeric Dragon Fruit A tropical Hibiscus with semi-double

A tropical Hibiscus with semi-double pale orange/apricot coloured flowers

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Fruiting usually begins within 3-5 years by which time it can be quite productive but can sometimes take longer

This tree is grown from seed of a Kyogle Gold variety from Australia

Turmeric Dragon Fruit A tropical Hibiscus with semi-doubleCurcuma longa or Turmeric is widely used in cooking and medicine. Its rhizomes are dried and powdered to get the bright yellow spice that flavours and colours countless dishes across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. It can be grown fairly easily in NZ much like Ginger though it frost sensitive and may die back over winter.