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Roscoea humeana f. tyria

Roscoea humeana f. tyria

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Roscoea
Family: Zingiberaceae

About this plant

A tuberous perennial to 40cm tall, with lance-shaped leaves. In summer it bears dark purple flowers to 6cm across

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant tubers 15cm deep in winter or early spring. Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well drained soil in a cool, sheltered site in partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and vine weevil

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years