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Large bronze-green leaves and pink flower plumes of featherleaf rodgersiaPerennials

Rodgersia pinnata

Featherleaf Rodgersia

rodgersiafoliage plantmoisture-lovingshade plantarchitectural

Featherleaf rodgersia is an imposing foliage plant with large, pinnate, bronze-green leaves that emerge with a striking bronze tint in spring. The plume-shaped pink flowers appear in June and July, towering above the foliage. An architectural plant for moist, sheltered spots.

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Characteristics

Sun
Partial shade
Water
High
Height
80–120 cm
Spread
60–90 cm
Hardiness zone
5–7
Family
Saxifragaceae
Evergreen
No
Flower colors
pink
Wildlife value
bees

Bloom period

Jan
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Care guide

Plant in partial shade in moist, humus-rich soil, sheltered from strong wind that can damage the large leaves. Keep the soil consistently moist. Mulch annually with leaf compost. Feeding is rarely needed if the soil is humus-rich.

Pruning tips

Remove spent flower stems after blooming. Cut back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring. The plant requires little other pruning.

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