Overview
Roscoea forrestii 'Ice Maiden' is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Roscoea, part of the Zingiberaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Roscoea forrestii 'Ice Maiden' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Roscoea forrestii is a perennial herbaceous plant occurring in the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of China. Most members of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), to which it belongs, are tropical, but R.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Roscoea
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Roscoea forrestii 'Ice Maiden' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Roscoea forrestii 'Ice Maiden'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Roscoea forrestii 'Ice Maiden'?
Roscoea forrestii 'Ice Maiden' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Roscoea forrestii 'Ice Maiden' need?
Roscoea forrestii 'Ice Maiden' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Roscoea forrestii 'Ice Maiden' hardy in the UK?
Roscoea forrestii 'Ice Maiden' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Roscoea forrestii 'Ice Maiden'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Roscoea genus
- Roscoea humeana 'Purple Streaker'
- Roscoea purpurea 'Typico'
- Roscoea schneideriana
- Roscoea cautyloides
- Roscoea purpurea f. alba