Roscoea purpurea f. alba — Columnar upright

Overview

Roscoea purpurea f. alba is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Roscoea, part of the Zingiberaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Roscoea purpurea f. alba 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 purpurea f. alba is a deciduous perennial cultivar of the Roscoea genus, known for its columnar upright habit and orchid-like flowers. It thrives in partial shade with a preference for north- or east-facing, sheltered positions, growing best in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, flower borders, and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It flowers from spring through to autumn, adding seasonal interest throughout the year.

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 purpurea f. alba 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