Roscoea humeana Purpuratus
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An exotic looking herbaceous perennial with strap-shaped leaves from stout stems rising late in the year. The leaves are a pale green with prominent veining reaching around 30 cms long and clasp the stem. At around 5 cms wide the leaves on this species are probably the largest of the roscoeas. 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 generally white colour but with variable purplish markings. These are borne in loose flower heads with several flowers open at a time.
Roscoea humeana Purpuratus
rohupu-E/11/25
Type: Herbaceous woodlander
Family: Zingiberaceae
Flower Colour: Variable
Flowering Season: Summer
Size: 32.5 cms to 45 cms high
Origin: Asia
Preferred Conditions: Moist, well drained soil
Preferred Aspect: Partial Shade
Additional Feature: Foliage effect
Pot Size: Bare root November to February
Sale price
£6.50
Regular price
£7.50