Rodgersia pinnata (Rodgersia)


Botanical Information

FamilySaxifragaceae
GenusRodgersia
Speciespinnata
CategoryPerennials
OriginNative to southwestern China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 -(-12)
Temperature (°F)-20 - 10
Height1 - 1.5 m
Spread1 - 2.5 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy seed in cold frames or division.
CultivationGrows in humus-rich soil in full sunlight to partial shade.
PestsSlugs.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Flower DescriptionClusters of creamy pink to red flowers.
Colour DescriptionFoliage turns reddish-bronze in late summer.

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