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southern roscoea

Roscoea australis

Genus: Roscoea
Family: Zingiberaceae

About this plant

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

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

May be affected by a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years