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Rodgersia aesculifolia
Unmistakably commanding, Rodgersia aesculifolia—often called Fingerleaf Rodgersia or horse-chestnut leaf Rodgersia—is a bold, architectural perennial prized for its dramatic foliage and towering summer blooms. The coarse, palmate leaves (often resembling a horse chestnut leaf and reaching up to 25 cm long) form lush mounds that can span up to 1 m wide. In early to mid-summer, these are topped by impressive, fragrant panicles—up to 60 cm tall—of star-shaped creamy-white or softly pink flowers. Hardy and award-winning (Recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit), this species effortlessly anchors woodland gardens, moist borders, and water-edge plantings.
- 1 Bare Root
- Large palmate “chestnut-like” leaves
- Creamy-white to light pink summer panicles
- Architectural presence in moist shade
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Mid- to bronze-green, deeply textured palmate foliage; creamy-white to pink flower panicles |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 3–5 ft (1–1.5 m) foliage; flowering stems up to 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Plant Width | 3–5 ft (1–1.5 m) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade; performs best in shade in warmer climates if soil remains moist |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | March - April; mulch for winter protection |
| Bloom Timing | June - July |
| Plant Depth | Plant crown at soil level |
| Plant Spacing | 36–60 in (90–150 cm) apart to allow room for its bold growth habit |
Description
Rodgersia aesculifolia
Unmistakably commanding, Rodgersia aesculifolia—often called Fingerleaf Rodgersia or horse-chestnut leaf Rodgersia—is a bold, architectural perennial prized for its dramatic foliage and towering summer blooms. The coarse, palmate leaves (often resembling a horse chestnut leaf and reaching up to 25 cm long) form lush mounds that can span up to 1 m wide. In early to mid-summer, these are topped by impressive, fragrant panicles—up to 60 cm tall—of star-shaped creamy-white or softly pink flowers. Hardy and award-winning (Recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit), this species effortlessly anchors woodland gardens, moist borders, and water-edge plantings.
- 1 Bare Root
- Large palmate “chestnut-like” leaves
- Creamy-white to light pink summer panicles
- Architectural presence in moist shade
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Mid- to bronze-green, deeply textured palmate foliage; creamy-white to pink flower panicles |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 3–5 ft (1–1.5 m) foliage; flowering stems up to 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Plant Width | 3–5 ft (1–1.5 m) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade; performs best in shade in warmer climates if soil remains moist |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | March - April; mulch for winter protection |
| Bloom Timing | June - July |
| Plant Depth | Plant crown at soil level |
| Plant Spacing | 36–60 in (90–150 cm) apart to allow room for its bold growth habit |
