Ward's roscoea

How to Grow and Care for Ward's roscoea

Ward's roscoea · Roscoea wardii

Fertile, humus-rich, leafy, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil is preferred; although best in part-shade, if the soil is moist will do well in more open sites. Young growth is late, often not appearing until later in spring. Plant tubers 15cm deep in winter or early spring. Apply a deep winter mulch in colder areas

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Ward's roscoea

Ward's roscoea
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Fertile, humus-rich, leafy, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil is preferred; although best in part-shade, if the soil is moist will do well in more open sites. Young growth is late, often not appearing until later in spring. Plant tubers 15cm deep in winter or early spring. Apply a deep winter mulch in colder areas

How to Water Ward's roscoea?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Ward's roscoea?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Ward's roscoea?

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What Soil Is Best for Ward's roscoea?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Ward's roscoea?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Ward's roscoea?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune Ward's roscoea?

Deadhead after flowering

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How to Propagate Ward's roscoea?

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or by division in spring

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How to Transplant Ward's roscoea?

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How to Care for Ward's roscoea in Winter?

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How to Plant Ward's roscoea?

Fertile, humus-rich, leafy, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil is preferred; although best in part-shade, if the soil is moist will do well in more open sites. Young growth is late, often not appearing until later in spring. Plant tubers 15cm deep in winter or early spring. Apply a deep winter mulch in colder areas

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How to Repot Ward's roscoea?

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How to Harvest Ward's roscoea?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free but may be affected by a virus

Pests

Slugs and vine weevil may be a problem

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The Toxicity of Ward's roscoea

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Attributes of Ward's roscoea

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginHimalaya, Western China

Scientific Classification

Species
Roscoea wardii
Genus
Roscoea
Family
Zingiberaceae
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