Roscoea cautleyoides mauve-flowered

Fertile, 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

Deadhead after flowering

Propagate by division of tubers in spring when growth is starting

May be attacked by slugs and vine weevil

May be affected by a virus