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ROSCOEA

All JUN-AUG

Genus of about 22 species of tuberous perennials from meadows, slopes and partially forested areas in the Himalayas and China.

  • Red
    Brick red
  • Height
    25-40cm (10-16in)
  • Spread
    15cm (6in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Tuberous
    Tuberous perennial with 4-8 lance-shaped to oblong-ovate, deep green leaves, to 25cm (10in) long. Produces flowers 6cm (2½in) across in succession from the upper leaf axils
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Partial shade
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Grown for their 2-lobed, orchid-like flowers. Good for woodland, shady border or container. Plant deeply at 8-15cm (3-6in)
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, vine weevils
    Place of origin
    Nepal
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile, humus-rich
25-40cm (10-16in)
Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  15cm (6in)
 

Buy Varieties of ROSCOEA

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ROSCOEA x beesiana

ROSCOEA x beesiana

(R. auriculata x R. cautleyoides). Variable form of hardy ginger lily. Creamy yellow sometimes with purple markings

 
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£13.50 each 
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ROSCOEA purpurea

ROSCOEA purpurea

purple flowers. All roscoeas prefer partial shade. Fully frost hardy

 
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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