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Roscoea humeana Purpuratus

SKU: rohupu-E/12/24
A striped white and purple flowered form of this large flowered hybrid
Flower Colour: Variable
Flowering Season: Summer
Origin: Asia
Preferred Conditions: Moist, well drained soil
Preferred Aspect: Partial Shade
Additional Feature: Foliage effect
List Price: £7.50
Price: £6.00
Big white and purple orchid like flowers
Roscoea humeana Purpuratus
Product Details
An exotic looking herbaceous perennial with strap-shaped leaves from stout stems rising late in the year. The leaves are a pale green with prominent veining reaching around 30 cms long and clasp the stem. At around 5 cms wide the leaves on this species are probably the largest of the roscoeas. The flowers are the main interest being very much orchid-like in appearance. A single large upper petal and two smaller lower petals of a generally white colour but with variable yellow streaks. These are borne in loose flower heads with several flowers open at a time.