Overview
Roscoea humeana 'Purple Streaker' is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Roscoea, part of the Zingiberaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Roscoea humeana 'Purple Streaker' 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 humeana is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is a perennial occurring in the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of China.
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 humeana 'Purple Streaker' 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 humeana 'Purple Streaker'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Roscoea humeana 'Purple Streaker'?
Roscoea humeana 'Purple Streaker' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Roscoea humeana 'Purple Streaker' need?
Roscoea humeana 'Purple Streaker' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Roscoea humeana 'Purple Streaker' hardy in the UK?
Roscoea humeana 'Purple Streaker' 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 humeana 'Purple Streaker'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Roscoea genus
- Roscoea forrestii 'Ice Maiden'
- Roscoea purpurea 'Typico'
- Roscoea schneideriana
- Roscoea cautyloides
- Roscoea purpurea f. alba