Rodgersia podophylla - 'Smarago'

Type	Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Frost hardy
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
Earmark this plant

Rodgersia podophylla cultivation notes: This large clump forming perennial requires plenty of space and a compost rich fertile moist / wet soil such as pond edge or bog area. Plant in part shade or full sun in a sheltered spot away from wind and hot dry spots. Cut back in autumn and mulch regularly with decent compost to feed and protect the plant. Stake taller flower spikes.

Plant Strengths: Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates permanently wet soil; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.

Design & Plant Use for Rodgersia podophylla:

Summer flowering plant suitable for drift planting
Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting

Common Missspellings: Rogersia, Rodgersea, Rodgirsia, Rodgersear, Rogersea

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