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Roscoea purpurea 'Red Emperor'




Archive entry 26.09.21

A red flowered seedling selected by Keith Wiley and released in 2017. His label says:

"Dark red flowers for many weeks in late summer. Green leaves and green stems. Best in partial shade to avoid flowers bleaching."
16th August 2018



11th September 2020 25th September 2021 31st July 2024



References:
  • Flora of China Online, http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200028432 , accessed 19.11.2024.
  • Cowley, Jill - The Genus Roscoea, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew 2007.
  • Dunlop, Gary - 'The Genus Roscoea', Bulletin of the Alpine Garden Society, Vol.76, Part.2 (2008).
  • Wilford, Richard - 'Roscoeas for the rock garden', Bulletin of the Alpine Garden Society, Vol.67, Part.1 (1999).
  • Wilford, Richard - 'Roscoea on trial', The Plantsman, Vol.11, Part.2 (2012).