Roscoea cautleyoides 'Vanilla'
cautleya-flowered roscoea 'Vanilla'
A small, upright, tuberous perennial to 30cm tall with narrow leaves clasping the stem and from late spring into summer, pale yellow-cream, three-petalled flowers up to 5cm long borne in terminal clusters
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Roscoea are tuberous perennials with arching, linear or lance-shaped leaves and showy orchid-like flowers in summer or autumn
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. A cool, sheltered site in partial shade is ideal; in very cold areas apply a deep winter mulch. If growing from a tuber, plant 15cm deep
Propagation
Propagate by division of tubers in spring when growth is starting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove faded flowers, the rest of the plant will die down naturally
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevils and slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free but a virus may be a problem
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