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An early flowering purple selection made by Hugh Nunn. Writing in the Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society about Twelve Nunns nursery, Roy Lancaster says: "Over the years crosses between R. cautleyoides and R. humeana produced outstanding pale creamy yellow-flowered Roscoea 'Harvington Raw Silk'; purple R. 'Harvington Royale', which flowers from May into mid-July; and R. 'Harvington Evening Star' of a darker colour with a dstinct white eye, flowering a fortnight later." The description on the Twelve Nunns website says: "Roscoea ‘Harvington Royale’ has all the pomp and grandeur you need for your garden! This exquisite plant features large, purple flowers that resemble a regal cloak, cascading from a white, ermine-like centre. It’ll bring a touch of majesty to any landscape." The description on Hugh Nunn's wholesale website says: "An early flowering hybrid. Large purple flowers create a plant which makes an impact wherever it is seen. Clump forming and lots of vigour. Similar to ‘Harvington Evening Star’ but earlier into flower." |
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