Ward's roscoea
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A perennial with upright, yellow-green, stem-clasping foliage. Terminal clusters of flowers appear in mid- to late summer, opening very dark purple, becoming paler and redder with age
Scientific classification
- Species
- Ward's roscoea (Roscoea wardii)
- 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 Ward's roscoea
Distribution map
Himalaya, Western China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Ward's roscoea
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Ward's roscoea care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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 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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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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