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). |