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Rodgersia aesculifolia var. henrici (Fingerleaf rodgersia)
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1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Rodgersia aesculifolia var. henrici
Other names
Rodgersia henrici, Astilbe henrici , Fingerleaf rodgersia
Genus
Rodgersia Rodgersia
Species
R. aesculifolia var. henrici - R. aesculifolia var. henrici is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with palmate, deeply veined, mid- to dark green leaves turning red in autumn and panicles of fragrant, star-shaped, white or pink flowers in summer.
Rodgersia aesculifolia var. henrici is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
Flower
Pink, White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Rodgersia aesculifolia var. henrici (Fingerleaf rodgersia) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in deep, fertile, moist soil in full sun or part shade. Protect from cold, drying winds. Will tolerate drier conditions is planted in partial shade.
Soil type
Loamy, Clay
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Rodgersia aesculifolia var. henrici
Other names
Rodgersia henrici, Astilbe henrici , Fingerleaf rodgersia
Genus
Rodgersia Rodgersia
Species
R. aesculifolia var. henrici - R. aesculifolia var. henrici is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with palmate, deeply veined, mid- to dark green leaves turning red in autumn and panicles of fragrant, star-shaped, white or pink flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Pink, White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Rodgersia aesculifolia var. henrici (Fingerleaf rodgersia) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in deep, fertile, moist soil in full sun or part shade. Protect from cold, drying winds. Will tolerate drier conditions is planted in partial shade.
Soil type
Loamy, Clay
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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