Rodgersia podophylla ‘Rotlaub’
Blooming Time
Exposure
For those who appreciate the aristocratic qualities of Rodgersia, ‘Rotlaub’ is a superb choice. Its large palmate leaves emerge lovely bronze, maintaining chocolate hues throughout the summer when its plumes of fragrant white flowers appear. During fall the foliage changes to a stately deep red-bronze, and maintained with adequate moisture, the leaves will maintain this deep color into November. Red Leaf Rodgersia is a slow spreader, by rhizomes, so it is a great choice for naturalizing woodland areas and combining with complementary perennials.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
White to Cream
Growth Habit:
Slow Spreading
Max Height:
3½'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Large palmate leaves emerge lovely bronze, maintaining chocolate hues throughout the summer when its plumes of fragrant white flowers appear. Deep red-bronze fall color.
Landscape Value
Great choice for naturalizing woodland areas and combining with complementary perennials.
Care
Watering:
Red Leaf Rodgersia requires a fair amount of supplemental watering and often requires watering on a regular basis during the growing season.
Fertilizing:
Red Leaf Rodgersia is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Red Leaf Rodgersia is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.