Roscoea
- Product number: 725700.1
- Origin: South Asia
- Latin: Roscoea
Unknown to many, but beloved by those who have them in their garden! Plant the tubers 10 cm deep in a humus-rich spot that remains moist during initial growth. From the fresh, sturdy, hosta-like foliage emerge stunning, orchid-like flowers! With some leaf cover, they are quite hardy. We sell these exclusive tubers only as a collection pack of 4 VARIETIES: auriculata (purple with white eye), 'Beesiana' (cream-purple striped), purpurea (lilac), purpurea Peacock (purple).
Names:
Latin: Roscoea
Dutch: Orchideegember
English: Roscoea
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- Flower colour: Purple, cream-purple striped, lilac
- Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
- Bulb / tuber size: I
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
- Origin: South Asia
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Roscoea
- Dutch: Orchid ginger
- Also known as: N/A
- English: Roscoea
