purple roscoea
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R. purpurea is an upright deciduous tuberous perennial forming a clump of leafy stems to 30cm tall, with orchid-like light purple flowers 5cm long in summer and early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- purple roscoea (Roscoea purpurea)
- 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 · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of purple roscoea
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of purple roscoea
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purple roscoea care guide
- Keep rich woodland soil evenly moist, never baked dry in summer
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep rich woodland soil evenly moist, never baked dry in summer
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed monthly during spring and summer growth
Pruning
PruningDeadhead after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingFertile, 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
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Common pests and 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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