Roscoea purpurea Wisley Amethyst
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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 25 cms long and clasp the stem. 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 white colour with rich purple streaking, this is the largest of the genus. These are borne in loose flower heads although only one flower is present at any one time.
Roscoea purpurea Wisley Amethyst
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Type: Herbaceous woodlander
Family: Zingiberaceae
Flower Colour: White
Flowering Season: Summer
Size: 47.5 cms to 60 cms high
Origin: Asia
Preferred Conditions: Moist, well drained soil
Preferred Aspect: Full sun or part shade
Additional Feature: Foliage effect
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Sale price
£5.00
Regular price
£7.00