Roscoea beesiana Alba
Roscoea beesiana Alba
Roscoea beesiana Alba
Roscoea beesiana Alba
Roscoea beesiana Alba
Roscoea beesiana Alba
orchid ginger.
1 to 2 dried bulbs per package! I'm disappointed! I planted them in anticipation of their growth...
CHRISTINE, 17/06/2020
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Description
Roscoea x beesiana Alba, the most elegant of the species, is a very hardy, rare bulb that adds a touch of distinction to the garden with its pure white flowers, resembling orchid flowers in summer.
Also known as "False Orchid" or "Orchid Ginger", this 40cm (16in) tall plant is a perennial with fleshy roots. It forms a clump of strong tubular stems with grass-like, deciduous, quite narrow, medium green leaves, with sheathing bases. In June it has white flowers arranged in short spikes, consisting of a long curved tube and three petals, with the upper one forming a helmet and the lower one a lip; there are also a few smaller petaloid stamens.
Originally from the mountains of Asia, Roscoea x beesiana Alba grows in damp, slightly acidic, and well-drained soil, in partial shade. The young shoots take time to emerge.
Roscoea x beesiana Alba blends perfectly with rodgersias, cimifugas, and hostas in any ericaceous soil bed.
Roscoea beesiana Alba in pictures
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Botanical data
Roscoea
beesiana
Alba
Zingiberaceae
orchid ginger.
China
Planting and care
Roscoea x beesiana Alba should be planted in spring, at a depth of 6 to 8 cm (2 to 3in), 20cm (8in) apart, in partial shade, in neutral to acidic soil (in beds with hydrangeas, rhododendrons, azaleas). They are very hardy down to -20°C (-4°F) in light, well-drained soil with a thick layer of mulch. You can also grow them in pots, 3 per 18 cm (7in) pot, preferably in partial shade.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.