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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. These are deepest purple in colour and produced in quick succession.
Roscoea scillifolia atropurpurea
roscat-E/11/25
Type: Herbaceous woodlander
Family: Zingiberaceae
Flower Colour: Purple
Flowering Season: Summer
Size: 17.5 cms to 30 cms high
Origin: Asia
Preferred Conditions: Most soils
Preferred Aspect: Full sun or part shade
Additional Feature: Foliage effect
Pot Size: Bare root November to February
£6.50