Planting and Growing roscoea 'Red Neck'
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| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
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| Watering schedule | Even soft damp soil, cut watering after above-ground foliage dies back |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Weak balanced feed monthly spring growth phase before blooming |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water roscoea 'Red Neck'?
Even soft damp soil, cut watering after above-ground foliage dies back
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for roscoea 'Red Neck'?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for roscoea 'Red Neck'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for roscoea 'Red Neck'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for roscoea 'Red Neck'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize roscoea 'Red Neck'?
Weak balanced feed monthly spring growth phase before blooming
Learn more →How to Prune roscoea 'Red Neck'?
Deadhead after flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate roscoea 'Red Neck'?
Propagate by division in spring
Learn more →How to Transplant roscoea 'Red Neck'?
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Learn more →How to Care for roscoea 'Red Neck' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant roscoea 'Red Neck'?
Fertile, humus-rich, leafy, moist but well-drained neutral 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, and take pots under cover
Learn more →How to Repot roscoea 'Red Neck'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest roscoea 'Red Neck'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free, bur a virus may be a problem
Pests
Slugs and vine weevil may be a problem
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of roscoea 'Red Neck'
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