Overview
Rodgersia sambucifolia 'Rothaut' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Rodgersia, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rodgersia sambucifolia 'Rothaut' 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 sambucifolia 'Rothaut' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of Rodgersia, a genus of herbaceous perennials in the Saxifragaceae family. It thrives in moist but well-drained, fertile soils such as clay or loam, and is suitable for full sun or partial shade in sheltered positions. This deciduous plant features attractive foliage and produces small, star-like flowers in large conical clusters during spring and summer. Hardy to UK zone H6, it 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 sambucifolia 'Rothaut' 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 sambucifolia 'Rothaut'
- 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 sambucifolia 'Rothaut'?
Rodgersia sambucifolia 'Rothaut' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rodgersia sambucifolia 'Rothaut' need?
Rodgersia sambucifolia 'Rothaut' 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 sambucifolia 'Rothaut' hardy in the UK?
Rodgersia sambucifolia 'Rothaut' 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 sambucifolia 'Rothaut'?
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 'Bloody Mary'
- Rodgersia pinnata pink-flowered