{"product_id":"rodgersia-bronze-peacock-cotswold-grown-herbaceous-perennial","title":"Rodgersia 'Bronze Peacock' - Cotswold Grown Herbaceous Perennial","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking foliage perennial with dramatic bronze to deep burgundy leaves that emerge in spring, \u003ci\u003eRodgersia ‘Bronze Peacock’\u003c\/i\u003e brings bold texture and colour to shaded garden areas. The leaves gradually mature to dark green with a glossy sheen, while upright spikes of soft pink flowers appear in early to mid-summer, adding a delicate contrast to the robust foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRodgersia ‘Bronze Peacock’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Bronze Peacock Rodgersia, is an excellent architectural plant for moist, shady borders or waterside planting. Its foliage provides structure even after flowering, and the colours deepen beautifully in cooler temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eClump-forming, Foliage Plant, Spring–Autumn Interest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e June–July\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spring–Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRodgersia pinnata\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Bronze Peacock’ (named after Admiral John Rodgers, 19th-century American naval officer and plant collector)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNone known\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBronze Peacock Rodgersia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHybrid cultivar; parent species native to China and the Himalayas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRemove spent flower stalks after blooming to tidy appearance. Cut back old foliage in late autumn or early spring before new growth emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFlowers attract pollinators such as bees and hoverflies; foliage offers cover for ground-dwelling insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun if soil is consistently moist. Ideal for woodland gardens, damp borders, and pond margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMoisture-loving – keep soil consistently damp but not waterlogged. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out, particularly in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRich, humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil with good drainage. Mulch annually to improve soil quality and moisture retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eApply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring, or mulch with well-rotted compost or manure to support vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally non-toxic, but best to avoid ingestion by pets or children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant in drifts alongside hostas, ferns, and astilbes for a dramatic, textural contrast in shady borders – and don’t worry if it’s slow to emerge in spring; it’s just taking its time to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":56238859026813,"sku":"5843059510571","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":56238859059581,"sku":"3843059510571","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":56238859092349,"sku":"1843059510571","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/rodgersia-bronze-peacock-cotswold-grown-herbaceous-perennial-137010.jpg?v=1750293176","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/rodgersia-bronze-peacock-cotswold-grown-herbaceous-perennial","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}