Roscoea purpurea 'Spice Island' (Purple roscoea 'Spice Island')

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Variety or Cultivar

'Spice Island' is an erect, tuberous perennial with dark reddish-brown stems bearing stem-clasping, strap-shaped, dark green leaves, maroon to reddish-brown beneath, and orchid-like, lavender to lavender-pink flowers from midsummer into autumn.

Season of interest

Flower
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Flower
Foliage
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Foliage

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Height and spread Metric \| Imperial
Size	Max height	Max spread	To maturity
0.5 m	0.5 m	2-5 years
1 ft	1 ft	2-5 years

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Size

Max height

Max spread

To maturity

0.5 m

2-5 years

1 ft

2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Chalky
Clay
Loamy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained

Soil pH

Acid
Alkaline
Neutral

Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade
Full Sun

Aspect

East
West

Exposure

Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant tubers 15cm deep in winter or early spring in moderately fertile, preferably neutral, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, partially-shaded site. Apply a deep winter mulch in frost-prone areas. Dislikes hot, humid summers & wet winters.

Suggested uses

Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Woodland

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Remove faded flowers and allow the plant to die down naturally. Divide tubers every 3-4 years in early spring to maintain vigour.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Divide tubers in spring when growth resumes.

Pests and diseases

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Variety or Cultivar

Season of interest

Flower

Foliage

Height and spread

Height and spread

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Soil drainage

Soil pH

Conditions

Sunlight

Aspect

Exposure

Plant details

Additional plant details

Cultivation

Suggested uses

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

Foliage

Habit

Native to

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Propagation methods

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Pests

Diseases

Monthly care advice

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Plants in this Genus (15)

Plants in this Genus (15)

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