Sunday, December 21, 2008

Rodgersia Pinnata


Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Part shade
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Height: 48 inches
  • Germination: Challenging
  • Aftercare: Care and Understanding
  • Ideal for: Border
Outstanding ornamental, imposing bronze foliage. Spires of rose to red flowers.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:February-July.

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed sowing mix in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 55-60F (13-15C). Surface sow on a peat/sand mix and do not exclude light. Seed germinates usually within 30 days. Keep seed sowing mix moist, but not saturated. Lower the temperature after germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring 90cm (3ft) apart, in moist, loamy soil and part shade.


3 comments:

Rex Krajewski said...

Seeds started indoors December 28, 2008.

Rex Krajewski said...

Germinated 20 January 2009

Rex Krajewski said...

Transplanted 24 February 2009.