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.
