Overview
Roscoea purpurea 'Typico' is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Roscoea, part of the Zingiberaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Roscoea purpurea 'Typico' 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 'Typico' is a deciduous perennial cultivar within the Roscoea genus, which is known for its tuberous roots and orchid-like flowers. This cultivar grows with a columnar upright habit and thrives in partial shade, ideally in sheltered locations with moist but well-drained neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for use in cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, flower borders, and as underplanting beneath roses and shrubs. 'Typico' offers seasonal interest from spring through to autumn.
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 'Typico' 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 purpurea 'Typico'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Roscoea purpurea 'Typico'?
Roscoea purpurea 'Typico' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Roscoea purpurea 'Typico' need?
Roscoea purpurea 'Typico' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Roscoea purpurea 'Typico' hardy in the UK?
Roscoea purpurea 'Typico' 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 purpurea 'Typico'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Roscoea genus
- Roscoea forrestii 'Ice Maiden'
- Roscoea humeana 'Purple Streaker'
- Roscoea schneideriana
- Roscoea cautyloides
- Roscoea purpurea f. alba