Rodgersia pinnata 'Bronze Peacock' | Bronze Peacock Rodger's Flower
DESCRIPTION
Rodgersia pinnata 'Bronze Peacock' features dramatic, glossy leaves that emerge a deep bronze-purple in spring, creating a bold, dark backdrop in shaded or partially shaded areas. As the season progresses, the foliage matures to a rich green with bronze undertones, maintaining a lush, textured appearance. In midsummer, tall spikes of light to dark pink flowers rise above the foliage, creating a lovely contrast and adding a soft, airy quality to its overall form.
Native to East Asia, Rodgersia pinnata thrives in woodland and damp garden environments, where it brings a distinctive presence. 'Bronze Peacock' is especially valued for its unique foliage color and texture, which make it a superb companion for other moisture-loving, shade-tolerant plants. Its long-lasting leaves and seasonal flower spikes add both structure and visual interest to garden beds, making it an excellent choice for adding depth and contrast to shaded landscapes.
DESCRIPTION
Rodgersia pinnata 'Bronze Peacock' features dramatic, glossy leaves that emerge a deep bronze-purple in spring, creating a bold, dark backdrop in shaded or partially shaded areas. As the season progresses, the foliage matures to a rich green with bronze undertones, maintaining a lush, textured appearance. In midsummer, tall spikes of light to dark pink flowers rise above the foliage, creating a lovely contrast and adding a soft, airy quality to its overall form.
Native to East Asia, Rodgersia pinnata thrives in woodland and damp garden environments, where it brings a distinctive presence. 'Bronze Peacock' is especially valued for its unique foliage color and texture, which make it a superb companion for other moisture-loving, shade-tolerant plants. Its long-lasting leaves and seasonal flower spikes add both structure and visual interest to garden beds, making it an excellent choice for adding depth and contrast to shaded landscapes.
DESCRIPTION
Rodgersia pinnata 'Bronze Peacock' features dramatic, glossy leaves that emerge a deep bronze-purple in spring, creating a bold, dark backdrop in shaded or partially shaded areas. As the season progresses, the foliage matures to a rich green with bronze undertones, maintaining a lush, textured appearance. In midsummer, tall spikes of light to dark pink flowers rise above the foliage, creating a lovely contrast and adding a soft, airy quality to its overall form.
Native to East Asia, Rodgersia pinnata thrives in woodland and damp garden environments, where it brings a distinctive presence. 'Bronze Peacock' is especially valued for its unique foliage color and texture, which make it a superb companion for other moisture-loving, shade-tolerant plants. Its long-lasting leaves and seasonal flower spikes add both structure and visual interest to garden beds, making it an excellent choice for adding depth and contrast to shaded landscapes.
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Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 1.5-2 feet tall
Width: 2-3 feet wide
Foliage color: Glossy, dark bronze leaves with a rich metallic sheen
Flower color: Light to dark pink blooms on tall, airy spikes
Bloom time: Early to mid-summer
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: High
Maintenance: Moderate; remove spent flowers and trim back in late fall; mulch to retain moisture
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4-8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
