About
A clump-forming perennial to around 1m tall and wide forming a mound of bronze-tinged, toothed and divided leaves. Stout plumes of deep pink flowers that darken to red are borne above the foliage in summer and autumn.
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
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
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 usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in deep, fertile, reliably moist soils in full sun or partial shade. Protect from cold, drying winds
PruningNo pruning required. Cut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs damaging young leaves
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free