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An exotic looking herbaceous perennial from China with strap-shaped leaves from short stems rising late in the year. The leaves are a pale green with prominent veining reaching around 15 cms long. The flowers are the main interest being very much orchid-like in appearance. A single large upper petal and two smaller lower petals of a purplish-pink colour. These are borne in loose flower heads although only one flower is present at any one time.
Roscoea alpina KMcB1921
roalkmb-E/12/20
Type: Herbaceous woodlander
Family: Zingiberaceae
Flower Colour: Pink
Flowering Season: Summer
Size: 17.5 cms to 30 cms high
Origin: Asia
Preferred Conditions: Moist, well drained soil
Preferred Aspect: Partial Shade
Additional Feature: Foliage effect
Pot Size:
£6.50