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Roscoea purpurea
Roscoea purpurea
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3 UK retailers
Prices below — pot sizes not stated, so not ranked
A perennial for full sun, Roscoea purpurea reaches around 60cm with flowers from June to August. A reliable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 60cm tall × 45cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jun,jul,aug
Wildlife
🐝 Pollinator-friendly
Compare Prices
Prices from 3 retailers
Prices last checked: 19 Oct 2026
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Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size. Listings without a stated pot size are not ranked.
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £15.00£5.00 per plantChecked 24 Oct | 3 × 2L plants | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 3 × 2L plants
| Burncoose Nurseries £9.99 standard delivery | £14.50Checked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Burncoose NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Farmyard Nurseries | £14.99Checked 19 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Farmyard NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Burncoose Nurseries
£9.99 standard delivery
Size: Check retailer for size
Farmyard Nurseries
Size: Check retailer for size
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Prices last checked: 19 Oct 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
A perennial for full sun, Roscoea purpurea reaches around 60cm with flowers from June to August. A reliable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Latin Name
Roscoea purpurea
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
jun,jul,aug
Mature Height
60cm
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Roscoea purpurea online in the UK?
You can buy Roscoea purpurea from 3 UK nurseries including Burncoose Nurseries, Farmyard Nurseries, Crocus. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Roscoea purpurea?
The scientific name for Roscoea purpurea is Roscoea purpurea.
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