Roscoea purpurea 'Red Gurkha' - 2014
By Andrewr
9 Aug, 2014
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Short perennial, growing to about to a foot tall, for a cool, partly shaded position in moist, humus-rich soil. Very late into growth (often mid June), and not as hardy as the type - you will almost certainly lose it in the winter if you try and grow it in a pot.
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I have to agree with Wendy on that!
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Oh wow - that is stunning - have a few Roscoeas but this one is absolutely gorgeous.
9 Aug, 2014