southern roscoea
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R. australis is a deciduous, compact, clump-forming perennial, 10 to 20cm tall, with lance-shaped leaves. The slightly-hooded, orchid-like flowers are mid to dark-purple (or occasionally white), approximately 3.5cm wide, and appear in early to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- southern roscoea (Roscoea australis)
- Genus
- Roscoea
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of southern roscoea
Distribution map
West-Central Myanmar
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of southern roscoea
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southern roscoea care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed by sowing in a cold frame as soon as the seeds are ripe. Divide plants in spring
Growing
GrowingPlant tubers 15cm deep in winter or early spring. Grow on in moderately fertile, humus-rich, leafy, moist but well-drained soil, in a cool, sheltered site in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by a virus
Pests
Slugs and vine weevils may be a problem
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