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Plant of the Day

Wednesday 16 August 2017

This amazing Roscoea purpurea f. rubra 'Red Gurkha' has sturdy red stems and green leaves, and holds its red flowers close to the stems. An herbaceous perennial that grows up to 40cm tall and thrives in a semi-shaded location but will tolerant a sunny position if plenty of moisture is available during the summer along with good winter drainage. These beautiful specimens were growing in a border of Edinburgh Botanic Garden, Scotland, besides some magnificent Lobelia tupa (devil's tobacco).