Roscoea purpurea Dalai Lama
Roscoea purpurea Dalai Lama
Roscoea purpurea Dalai Lama
Roscoea purpurea Dalaï Lama
Purple Roscoea
Same opinion as for Roscoea beesiana Alba!!!
CHRISTINE, 17/06/2020
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Description
Roscoea Purpurea 'Dalai Lama' is the most unique of the species. It is a bulb that brings an exotic touch to the garden in summer with its deep purple flowers with a reddish-orange centre, resembling orchid blooms.
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, cinnamon-brown, tubular stems with linear leaves that are deciduous and dark green, measuring 15 to 25cm (6 to 10in) long. In June, the 5cm (2in) diameter, deep purple flowers with a reddish-orange centre appear in short spikes. They consist of a long, curving tube and three petals, with the upper petal forming a helmet and the lower petal forming a lip.
Originally from the Himalayas, Roscoea Purpurea 'Dalai Lama' thrives in moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil in partial shade. The young shoots take time to emerge.
Roscoea Purpurea 'Dalai Lama' pairs well with rodgersias, cimifugas, and hostas in any ericaceous bed.
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Botanical data
Roscoea
purpurea
Dalaï Lama
Zingiberaceae
Purple Roscoea
China
Planting and care
Roscoea Purpurea 'Dalai Lama' should be planted in the spring, 6 to 8 cm (2 to 3in) deep and 20 cm (8in) apart in partial shade, in neutral to acidic soil (hydrangea, rhododendron, azalea beds). They are hardy 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.