roscoea 'Red Neck'
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Red Neck' is a perennial with narrow, arching leaves clasping the dark red stems. The flowers are purple, with a paler lip, carried in small, terminal clusters in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- roscoea 'Red Neck' (Roscoea 'Red Neck')
- 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
roscoea 'Red Neck' pictures
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Distribution of roscoea 'Red Neck'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of roscoea 'Red Neck'
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roscoea 'Red Neck' care guide
- Even soft damp soil, cut watering after above-ground foliage dies back
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Even soft damp soil, cut watering after above-ground foliage dies back
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak balanced feed monthly spring growth phase before blooming
Pruning
PruningDeadhead after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate 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, and take pots under cover
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free, bur a virus may be a problem
Pests
Slugs and vine weevil may be a problem
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