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Roscoea cautleyoides

Roscoea cautleyoides
Cautleya-flowered Roscoea

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Roscoea cautleyoides is the only one of its genus to bloom yellow. It is very hardy and can be grown in partial shade in any moist, humus-bearing soil.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
25 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to June
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Description

Roscoea cautleyoides is the only roscoea to bloom yellow.

Originally from the mountains of China, Roscoea cautleyoides is a very hardy plant, belonging to the ginger family.

Long, grass-like leaves measuring 30-35cm (12-14in) high emerge from its fleshy crown in spring. In late summer, Roscoea bears pale yellow tubular flowers resembling miniature orchids gathered in dense spikes on the tips of its stems.

It is easy to grow and thrives in partial shade, in rich humus soils, that are moist and humid. Grow it alongside rodgersias, cimicifugas, and hostas.

 

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Roscoea cautleyoides (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 25 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time July to September
Flower size 4 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Roscoea

Species

cautleyoides

Family

Zingiberaceae

Other common names

Cautleya-flowered Roscoea

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference11771

Planting and care

Plant your Roscoea cautleyoides at a depth of 6 to 8 cm (2 to 3in), in neutral to acidic soil (hydrangea, rhododendron, azalea beds) in full sun or partial shade, 10 cm (4in) apart. They are very hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as -12°C (10.4°F) in light soil, but beyond that, a thick mulch should be applied. You can also grow them in pots, 3 per 18 cm (7in) pot, preferably in partial shade.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to June
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich in humus

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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