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Roscoea auriculata

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Roscoea
Family: Zingiberaceae

About this plant

R. auriculata is a deciduous perennial to 50cm tall with erect stems bearing lance-shaped leaves, and orchid-like bright purple flowers 3.5cm wide in late summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant 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

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed by sowing in a cold frame as soon as the seeds are ripe. Divide plants in spring

Pests

Slugs and vine weevils may be a problem

Diseases

Generally trouble free, but may be affected by a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years