Overview
Rodgersia podophylla 'Pagode' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Rodgersia, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rodgersia podophylla 'Pagode' 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 podophylla 'Pagode' is a deciduous, bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. Like other Rodgersia, it thrives in moist but well-drained soils such as clay or loam and prefers sheltered positions in full sun or partial shade. This cultivar is notable for its attractive foliage and produces small, star-like flowers in large conical clusters during summer, continuing to provide visual interest even after fruiting. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and 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 podophylla 'Pagode' 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 podophylla 'Pagode'
- 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 podophylla 'Pagode'?
Rodgersia podophylla 'Pagode' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rodgersia podophylla 'Pagode' need?
Rodgersia podophylla 'Pagode' 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 podophylla 'Pagode' hardy in the UK?
Rodgersia podophylla 'Pagode' 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 podophylla 'Pagode'?
Division in spring.
More in the Rodgersia genus
- Rodgersia aesculifolia
- Rodgersia aesculifolia hybrid
- Rodgersia pinnata 'Ligto'
- Rodgersia pinnata 'Shangri-La'
- Rodgersia podophylla 'Saarbrücken'
- Rodgersia sambucifolia 'Rothaut'
- Rodgersia 'Bloody Mary'
- Rodgersia pinnata pink-flowered