Rodgersia pinnata
'Superba'
| Family |
| Saxifragaceae |
| Genus |
| Rodgersia |
| Species |
| pinnata |
| Cultivar |
| 'Superba' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -29 -(-12) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 - 10 |
| Height |
| 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1 m |
| Cultivation |
| Plant in wet but well-drained humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade, sheltered from strong winds. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and give a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Make sure to give lots of water during times of drought. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Slugs. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are tinted bronze to purple. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are rose-coloured that grow in clusters on long stems. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Lanhydrock, National Trust, Bodmin, Cornwall, England. The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate from seed in the spring (although hybrids are likely to occur). |