Roscoea purpurea 'Spicy Island' plant

Roscoea purpurea 'Spicy Island'

  • Perennial
  • 30-50 cm high
  • Soft-coloured flowers
  • Unusual flowers
  • Hardy to approx. -15°C

Garden use

Use

Small groups

Ornamental value and special features

Foliage plant Spotted foliage Unusual flowers

Growth

Medium

Care

Experienced

Characteristics

Height 30 - 50 cm
Flowering time July - September
Flower colour Lavender
Growth habit Tuft, Ascending
Growth rate Medium
Hardiness down to about -15°C

Site conditions

Light Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered
Moisture Dry, Average
Soil Pervious, Light, Normal
Soil fertility Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Roscoea purpurea 'Spicy Island'
Genus Roscoea
Family later invoeren
Breeder Janet Egger 2012
Origin Hybrid