Roscoeas Collection

The Roscoeas Collection offers a stunning variety of roscoeas, including the Roscoea beesiana 'Alba' showcasing white flowers, the Roscoea beesiana with cream to yellow flowers striped with violet, and the Roscoea purpurea featuring deep purple blooms. These bulbous plants produce vibrant green foliage, either narrow and deciduous or semi-evergreen, depending on the specific variety. Their unique, exotic-looking flowers consist of a long curving tube and three petals, with the upper petal forming a galea and the lower one forming a labellum. Popularly known as "Orchid Ginger," these plants bloom from June to September and can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C, thriving in cool, slightly acidic, and well-drained soil. Roscoeas are excellent for adding beauty to a heather bed.

The collection includes:

• x 1 Roscoea beesiana 'Alba: Exhibiting bright white flowers, vibrant green foliage, reaching a height of 60 cm, and flowering from June to July.

• x 1 Roscoea beesiana: Showcasing cream to yellow flowers with violet stripes, green deciduous foliage, standing at 50 cm in height, and blossoming from July to August.

• x 1 Roscoea purpurea: Featuring deep purple flowers, evergreen foliage, growing up to 70 cm in height, and flowering from August to September.

Each bulb is labeled separately.

Plant these "false orchids" in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil rich in humus during spring or autumn. Space the bulbs 20 cm apart in a bed or border, planting them 5 to 10 cm underground. Opt for a partially shaded location, or alternatively, grow them in pots with 3 bulbs per 18 cm pot. Keep in mind that the young shoots take time to emerge from the ground in spring.

To complement this collection, pair the Roscoeas with Hostas 'Blue Angel' for their voluminous foliage, Astilbes 'Fanal' for their red spikes, and Heucheras 'Palace Purple' with beautiful purple leaves. Arrange these perennials in front of the Roscoeas to create a striking contrast in height and color, resulting in a harmonious arrangement. Additionally, these bulbous plants are ideal for enhancing the base of hydrangeas or rhododendrons.