Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' - P9

Description
The Featherleaf rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' (Rodgersia pinnata) is a spreading, rhizome-forming perennial that produces pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from June to August. Its glossy, fingered leaves are bronze in colour. In a semi-shady location with humusy, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm. The Featherleaf rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* deer resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Featherleaf rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' are bronze, fingered and glossy.

Frost hardiness
The Featherleaf rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, rhizome-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Featherleaf rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' sets beautiful accents together with: Rhododendron.

Care
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Rodgersia pinnata 'Bronze Peacock' forms pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from June.

Use
Group planting, park, pond edge, stream course, hanging baskets, woodland edge, undergrowth