Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front
Shade type:
Damp

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Roscoea are tuberous perennials that are related to the ginger family. They have arching, strap-like leaves and beautiful, orchid-like flowers.

Roscoea purpurea 'Brown Peacock' is an eye-catching cultivar with exquisite bronze-coloured foliage, contrasting with pale purple flowers that appear from midsummer right into autumn.

Roscoea purpurea 'Brown Peacock' grows best in a sheltered spot, in partial shade; if you’re planting in a sunnier spot, be sure to keep the soil moist. Roscoeas are sensitive to low temperatures in winter, so plant tubers deeply (around 15cm deep) and mulch in winter.

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Roscoea ‘Brown Peacock’ and wildlife

Roscoea ‘Brown Peacock’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Roscoea ‘Brown Peacock’ poisonous?

Roscoea ‘Brown Peacock’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Roscoea 'Brown Peacock'
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