Roscoea 'Kew Beauty'
roscoea 'Kew Beauty'
A perennial growing to about 40cm tall with mid-green, fairly broad, upright, stem-clasping leaves. The ivory flowers appear in terminal clusters from mid-spring to midsummer
Synonyms
Roscoea cautleyoides 'Grandiflora'Roscoea cautleyoides 'Kew Beauty'
see moreRoscoea cautleyoides Kew form
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Genus
Roscoea are tuberous perennials with arching, linear or lance-shaped leaves and showy orchid-like flowers in summer or autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, preferably neutral soil. A cool, sheltered site in partial shade is ideal; in very cold areas apply a deep winter mulch. If growing from a tuber, plant 15cm deep
Propagation
Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe, or by division of tubers in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Remove faded flowers, the rest of the plant will die down naturally
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevils and slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free but a virus may be a problem
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