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Roscoea beesiana Alba

Roscoea beesiana Alba
orchid ginger.

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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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A 40cm (16in) high, very hardy false orchid with pure white summer flowering that brings an exotic touch to shaded flower beds. A rarity!
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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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.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to August
Flower size 5 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Roscoea

Species

beesiana

Cultivar

Alba

Family

Zingiberaceae

Other common names

orchid ginger.

Origin

China

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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.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
Planting depth 8 cm

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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