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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
June
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).
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