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Roscoea [orange/red]

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 8"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Roscoea [orange/red] plant details

Roscoea [orange/red] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Roscoea [orange/red]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
Uses: unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Roscoea [orange/red]

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Roscoea [orange/red] plant

How to Grow Roscoea [orange/red]

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

See other plant types of Roscoea for your garden

aka Cinnamon Stick Roscoea, Hardy Ginger

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 18"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Roscoea purpurea 'Cinnamon Stick' flower, foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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aka Roscoea yannanensis, Woodland Ginger

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 16"-24"

Width: 4"-6"

  • dappled shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Roscoea cautleyoides flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"

  • shade
  • regular
Photo of Roscoea purpurea flower, foliage by Keith Edkins
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aka Hardy Ginger, Spice Island Roscoea

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 18"

Width: 12"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Roscoea purpurea 'Spice Island' foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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aka Roscoea sp. aff. scillifolia

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • mostly shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Roscoea scillifolia flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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