Overview

Rodgersia pinnata 'Shangri-La' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Rodgersia, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rodgersia pinnata 'Shangri-La' 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 'Shangri-La' 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 'Shangri-La'

Propagation

Division in spring

Pest resistance

Susceptible to slugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

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