These Far Reaches hybrids are the chosen ones to convert the Roscoea non-believers. They are the taller children of Roscoea purpurea f. rubra ‘Red Gurkha’ with more tones of purple in their flowers. They are interesting throughout their entire growing season with red stalks and tropical-looking foliage that offer bright orchid flowers in shades of vibrant deep pink in mid to late summer.
Roscoea prefer a springtime planting in bright shade with regular water and good drainage. In full shade they grow taller but with weaker stems. Roscoea emerge from their winter nap often as late June, so don’t fret at the beginning of Spring.
