A slender tuberous perennial with mid-green leaves and blackish pink or purplish pink, orchid-like flowers in summer. Max Height 35cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers June to August. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Roscoea scillifolia
A slender tuberous perennial with mid-green leaves and blackish pink or purplish pink, orchid-like flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Roscoea |
|---|---|
| Species | scillifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 35cm |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Spread | 8cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Achillea ‘Apfelblüte’ APPLEBLOSSOM
Delicate filigree foliage with light lilac-pink flowers.
Acanthus hungaricus
A clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves. Spikes of white-pink flowers with purple bracts produced in summer.
Achillea millefolium ‘Cerise Queen’
A perennial with dark green leaves. Bright magenta-pink flowerheads.
Achillea ageratifolia
A clump forming perennial with evergreen silvery grey leaves. Flat yellow flowerheads.
Achillea ‘Lachsschönheit’ SALMON BEAUTY
Clump-forming with dark green leaves, many stems of light salmon-pink flowers fading to pinky white.
Achillea millefolium ‘Sammetriese’
A perennial with dark green leaves. Dark red flowerheads fading to magenta.
Achillea ‘Anthea’
Hybrid with upright silver foilage and pretty primrose flowers
Achillea ‘Credo’
Mat-forming with greyish green leaves with creamy yellow flowers.