- Botanical name: Roscoea humeana f. humeana
- Common name: Hume roscoea
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Roscoea are tuberous perennials that are related to the ginger family. They have arching, strap-like leaves and beautiful, orchid-like flowers.
From late spring to early summer, Roscoea humeana f. humeana is awash with regal purple flowers.
Roscoea humeana f. humeana will do best in a sheltered spot, in partial shade; if you’re planting in a sunnier spot, be sure to keep the soil moist. Roscoeas are sensitive to low temperatures in winter, so plant tubers deeply (around 15cm deep) and mulch in winter. Roscoea humeana f. humeana has been given the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
How to grow Roscoea humeana
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Plant size
50cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
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Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
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Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Roscoea humeana and wildlife
Roscoea humeana has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Roscoea humeana poisonous?
Roscoea humeana has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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