Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle
Shade type:
Dry

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Roscoea are tuberous perennials that are related to the ginger family. They have arching, strap-like leaves and beautiful, orchid-like flowers.

Roscoea 'Kew Beauty' is smothered in pale lemon flowers from spring to midsummer.

Roscoeas 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.

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Roscoea ‘Kew beauty’ and wildlife

Roscoea ‘Kew beauty’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Roscoea ‘Kew beauty’ poisonous?

Roscoea ‘Kew beauty’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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