Roscoea purpurea 'Spice Island'

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

No pruning required

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

May be susceptible to slugs and vine weevil

Generally disease-free