Roscoea purpurea

Architectural. Timeless. Unmistakable.

£12.50

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About this plant

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Name Roscoea purpurea What You get You will reicieve a fully rooted 2ltr pot About Roscoea purpurea is a hardy form of ginger from China with upright lanceolate green leaves on short stems that form clumps with flowers that are lilac-purple in colour and orhcid like in appearance. They flower from June till August and are best in semi shade and rich moist soil they look great mixed with ferns ect and are hardy to -25. Origin Southeastern China Planting and care Best planted in semi shade and rich moist soil.

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