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Roscoea x beesiana
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RoscoeaPerennialFamily: Zingiberaceae
- Height: 45cmSpread: 45cm
- Hardy
Flower colour:
Purple
White
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Shade Type:
Damp
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Roscoea are tuberous perennials that are related to the ginger family. They have arching, strap-like leaves and beautiful, orchid-like flowers.
Roscoea x beesiana is an interspecific hybrid, the result of a cross between Roscoea cautleyoides and Roscoea auriculata. From midsummer to early autumn it produces lovely cream flowers with purple streaking, though this is quite variable – some will have a greater degree of purple streaking, some less.
Roscoea x beesiana grows best in a sheltered spot, in partial shade; if you’re planting in a sunnier spot, be sure to keep the soil moist. Roscoeas are sensitive to low temperatures in winter, so plant tubers deeply (around 15cm deep) and mulch in winter. Roscoea x beesiana has been given the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
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Roscoea ‘Beesiana’ and wildlife
Roscoea ‘Beesiana’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Roscoea ‘Beesiana’ poisonous?
Roscoea ‘Beesiana’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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