Overview
Rodgersia pinnata pink-flowered is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Rodgersia, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rodgersia pinnata pink-flowered 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 pinnata is a species of flowering plant in the family Saxifragaceae, native to the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of China. It is a robust, herbaceous perennial growing to 120 cm (47 in) tall by 75 cm (30 in) broad, with textured palmate/pinnate leaves up to 90 cm (35 in) long, with 5-9 leaflets.
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 pinnata pink-flowered 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 pinnata pink-flowered
- 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 pinnata pink-flowered?
Rodgersia pinnata pink-flowered prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rodgersia pinnata pink-flowered need?
Rodgersia pinnata pink-flowered 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 pinnata pink-flowered hardy in the UK?
Rodgersia pinnata pink-flowered 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 pinnata pink-flowered?
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 'Bloody Mary'