Roscoea cautleyoides 'Kew Beauty'

Orchid-like flowers, with a single large upper petal and two smaller lower petals, in loose flower heads although only one flower is present at any one time appear through Summer

Plant in moist, well-draining soil, in partial shade

Using a fork dig up plant, try to keep the root ball as complete as possible.split the root ball at the centre with a sharp knife or a spade. Replant the divisions to the same depth as the original, and keep well watered until established.

Fill a seed tray with seed compost, water and allow to drain. Sprinkle seeds over the surface allowing roughly 25mm space between seeds and cover with a thin layer of compost. Put tray in a clear polythene bag and place on a windowsill. When seedlings show remove plastic bag. When the second pair of leaves appear on the seedlings thin out to 50mm spacing by removing the weakest looking plants. After 2 or 3 weeks and when danger of frost has passed plants can then be planted outside into required position.