Roscoea

[ChrisB]

Hi Folks,  Here is a Roscoea I was given a couple of years ago, it came from Chen Yi but we don't know the species.  If you have any idea I'd be most grateful.  It grows about 12 - 18 inches tall.

[ChrisB]

Maggi, its done it again.  I try to upload and it hangs, so I think it hasn't registered, then go out, come in and find its not there so I do it again and voila, its here already.  Please delete one of them.  Many thanks

[Maggi Young]

I've removed the "spare" Christine..... I sometimes find that sort of hiccup happens.... always a good idea to go back to the main page and refresh it to see if the post/thread has gone through!  Ah, the joys of technology, eh? !! 

[t00lie]

Hello Christine

Looks very similar to a late flowering Roscoea i grow down here under the label of Roscoea auriculata  .

Cheers Dave

[Brian Ellis]

Hello Christine, I am no expert on Roscoea, but I grow Roscoea purpurea Peacock which looks very similar and is a large form with crinkled lower lip.

[ChrisB]

Thanks everyone.  I've been away a few days, just got back.  I'll keep both these suggestions in mind for it.  Sure is a nice plant.  Flowers again and again....

[wooden shoe]

This is my Roscoea auriculata. I think it is very similar. For comparision I added Roscoea purpurea which is different in details as lip and contrasting white edges.
Rob

[ChrisB]

Gosh, Rob, that does look very much like mine.  Its that central white 'hood' that differs some from purpurea.  Thanks for your help.