About
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 1.5m, with palmate leaves composed of large, toothed, deeply veined leaflets. In mid and late summer it produces 50cm tall, conical clusters of tiny white flowers.
About the genus
Rodgersia are moisture-loving rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with handsome, often attractively tinted, leaves that may be pinnately or palmately divided, and small star-shaped flowers in large conical panicles in summer, remaining showy in fruit
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, moist soil in full sun or partial shade, with shelter from cold, drying winds.
PruningTrim away dead top growth before new growth starts in early spring
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free