Overview
Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Rodgersia, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds. It is native to East Asia.
About
Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial from the Saxifragaceae family, originating from east Asia. This deciduous cultivar thrives in partial shade with a preference for east, south, or west-facing aspects in sheltered locations. It grows best in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as flower borders and beds, 'Bronze Peacock' is hardy in the UK (H6) and can be propagated by division in spring.
About the genus
Rodgersia is a genus of flowering plants in the Saxifragaceae family. Rodgersia are herbaceous perennials originating from east Asia.
Wikipedia contributors, "Rodgersia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Rodgersia
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rodgersia
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- East Asia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with neutral pH; partial shade; sheltered location; divide in spring for propagation
- Pruning
- Remove dead or damaged leaves as needed; cut back after flowering to tidy
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock'?
Prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with neutral pH; partial shade; sheltered location; divide in spring for propagation.
Where is the best place to plant Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock'?
Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' need?
Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock'?
Remove dead or damaged leaves as needed; cut back after flowering to tidy.
Is Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' hardy in the UK?
Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock'?
Division in spring.
