Overview
Rodgersia 'Bloody Mary' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Rodgersia, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rodgersia 'Bloody Mary' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.
About
Rodgersia 'Bloody Mary' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of Rodgersia, a genus of herbaceous perennials in the Saxifragaceae family. It thrives in moist but well-drained fertile soils such as clay or loam and is suitable for full sun to partial shade in sheltered positions. This deciduous plant features attractive foliage and produces small, star-like flowers in large conical clusters during spring and summer. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and low-maintenance planting schemes.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rodgersia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rodgersia 'Bloody Mary' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rodgersia 'Bloody Mary'
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rodgersia 'Bloody Mary'?
Rodgersia 'Bloody Mary' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rodgersia 'Bloody Mary' need?
Rodgersia 'Bloody Mary' grows best in clay and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Rodgersia 'Bloody Mary' hardy in the UK?
Rodgersia 'Bloody Mary' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Rodgersia 'Bloody Mary'?
Division in spring.
More in the Rodgersia genus
- Rodgersia aesculifolia
- Rodgersia aesculifolia hybrid
- Rodgersia pinnata 'Ligto'
- Rodgersia pinnata 'Shangri-La'
- Rodgersia podophylla 'Pagode'
- Rodgersia podophylla 'Saarbrücken'
- Rodgersia sambucifolia 'Rothaut'
- Rodgersia pinnata pink-flowered