Roscoea are perennial plants that store energy in tubers, featuring long, arching leaves that are either linear or lanceolate. They produce prominent flowers resembling orchids, which bloom during the summer or autumn months.

Roscoea purpurea 'Brown Peach'

This upright, tuberous perennial reaches heights of up to 40 cm. It features strap-like leaves that clasp the stem, displaying a purple-brown hue. In mid- to late summer, light purple flowers emerge sequentially.

Roscoea purpurea 'Brown Peacock'

Roscoea purpurea 'Browny'

Roscoea purpurea 'Butterfly'

This tuberous perennial reaches a height of approximately 75 cm and features upright, strap-like green leaves that envelop the stem. From July to October, it produces clusters of three-petalled flowers that range from white to very light lilac, resembling those of orchids or irises.

Roscoea purpurea 'Chichina Chace'

Roscoea purpurea 'Cinnamon Stick' is a tuberous perennial that reaches heights of up to 40 cm. It features light green foliage and produces pale pink-purple blooms during early to mid-summer.

Roscoea purpurea 'Cinnamon Stick'

Roscoea purpurea 'Coushatta'

Roscoea purpurea 'Dalai Lama' is a perennial known for its spreading leaves that are mid-green and feature wavy margins, surrounding a stem that exhibits a red flush. In mid- to late summer, this plant produces pale violet flowers marked by white streaks within the throat, which bloom in small clusters at the tips of the stems.

Roscoea purpurea 'Dalai Lama'

Roscoea purpurea 'Green Giant'

Roscoea purpurea 'Harvington Bethany'

Roscoea purpurea 'Harvington Imperial' is a tuberous perennial that reaches a height of approximately 40 cm. It features elongated, green leaves that grow upright and embrace sturdy, red stems. From mid-July through August, this plant generates clusters of red flowers, each with three petals and a hint of purple, resembling orchids or irises.

Roscoea purpurea 'Harvington Imperial'

Roscoea purpurea 'Harvington Polly'

Roscoea purpurea 'Heronswood Lady'

Roscoea purpurea 'Himalayan Delight'

Roscoea purpurea 'Julie's Glory'

Roscoea purpurea 'Late Lavender'

Roscoea purpurea 'Mulberry Juice'

Roscoea purpurea 'Navajo'

Roscoea purpurea 'Nico' is a small tuberous perennial that reaches heights of approximately 20 cm, making it shorter than many other types. It features narrow, dark green leaves that stand upright and have a hint of dark red, encircling robust red stems. From July to September, this plant produces large, dark purple flowers resembling those of orchids or irises, which appear in open clusters.

Roscoea purpurea 'Nico'

Roscoea purpurea 'Omaha'

Roscoea purpurea 'Peacock Eye' is a vertical, tuberous perennial characterized by its elongated green leaves and purplish stems. In summer, it produces sizable flowers that range in color from pink to purple, featuring crinkled petal edges.

Roscoea purpurea 'Peacock Eye'

This upright, tuberous perennial reaches a height of up to 40 cm. It features elongated, strap-like leaves that clasp the stems. In mid to late summer, it produces light purple flowers characterized by crinkled lips.

Roscoea purpurea 'Peacock'

Roscoea purpurea 'Petticoat Pink'

Roscoea purpurea 'Polaris'

Roscoea purpurea 'Purple Dwarf'

Roscoea purpurea 'Purple Tower'

Roscoea purpurea 'Red Foot'

Roscoea purpurea 'Red Riding Hood'

Roscoea purpurea 'Salt 'n' Pepper'

Roscoea purpurea 'Slender Wisp'

Roscoea purpurea 'Snow Goose'

This tuberous perennial reaches a height of 40 cm and features dark green foliage with a deep red underside. In mid-summer, it produces pale purple blooms that rise on red stems.

Roscoea purpurea 'Spice Island'

Roscoea purpurea 'Summer Snow'

Roscoea purpurea 'Twin Towers'

Roscoea purpurea 'Typico'

Roscoea purpurea 'Vannin' is a tuberous perennial that typically reaches a height of around 100 cm. Its leaves are elongated and green, growing upright and surrounding robust, dark reddish-brown stems. From July through November, this plant bears sizable, pale lilac to white flowers that feature three petals, arranged in loose clusters reminiscent of orchids or irises.

Roscoea purpurea 'Vannin'

Roscoea purpurea 'Vincent' is a tuberous perennial that reaches a height of approximately 45 cm. Its upright, strap-like leaves are green with prominent veins, surrounding the stem. From July to September, it bears clusters of purple-violet flowers, each with three petals, resembling those of orchids or irises.

Roscoea purpurea 'Vincent'

A vertical-growing perennial reaching up to 50 cm in height, featuring narrow, strap-like foliage. Its white flowers, measuring 6 cm across, are adorned with prominent purple markings on the lower lip and bloom sequentially throughout the summer.

Roscoea purpurea 'Wisley Amethyst'

Roscoea purpurea Blackthorn hybrids are tuberous perennials that reach heights of approximately 45 cm. They feature upright, strap-like green leaves, which are prominently veined and embrace the stem. This variant arises from the hybridization of purple and yellow forms of the species. In summer, it produces loose clusters of dark pink-purple flowers, reminiscent of orchids or irises.

Roscoea purpurea Blackthorn hybrids

Roscoea purpurea Emperor Group

Roscoea purpurea Nepal Sunset strain

Roscoea purpurea Rosemoor form

Roscoea purpurea Royal Purple Group is a tuberous perennial that reaches heights of approximately 50 cm. It features elongated, strap-like leaves that display a dark green hue with prominent dark red veining, which encircle the stem. From July to September, this plant produces loose clusters of flowers resembling those of orchids or irises, showcasing orange-brown and magenta red tones, and maintains a prolonged blooming period.

Roscoea purpurea Royal Purple Group

Roscoea purpurea Sultan Group is a tuberous perennial that reaches a height of approximately 45 cm. It features narrow, strap-like green leaves that are veined and grow upright, surrounding the stem. From July to September, this plant produces clusters of flowers that can be red, purple, or lilac, resembling those of orchids or irises. It offers an exotic appearance, making it a suitable choice for container cultivation.

Roscoea purpurea Sultan Group

Roscoea purpurea Tale Valley Hybrids

Roscoea purpurea bronze-leaved

Roscoea purpurea f. alba

This perennial features broad, undulating leaves that encircle the stems, which may exhibit a red tint. In mid to late summer, it produces clusters of brick red flowers at the tips of the stems.

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