How big does Rodgersia grow?

About 1.2 m × 1.2 m after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 0.9–1.5 m × 0.9–1.5 m.

What soil does Rodgersia grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, clay.

Hardy down to -29 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

When does Rodgersia flower?

Flowering: June–July, pink, white.

How much water does Rodgersia need?

Water need: high. Drought tolerance: low.

Rodgersia

Rodgersia pinnata

Rodgersia (Rodgersia pinnata) is a perennial that reaches 1.2 m × 1.2 m after ten years. Light: part shade, shade. Hardy down to -29 °C. Drought tolerance: low. Sold in local shops from about €4.90.

Illustration of Rodgersia — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A bold foliage plant for moist part shade, with large, horse-chestnut-like, bronze-tinted leaves and pink flower plumes in early summer. Plant it by a pond or stream or in humus-rich soil that never dries out, sheltered from wind. It is slow to get going, and the leaf edges turn brown if the soil dries out or it stands in strong sun.

Watch out for

In the hot, dry summers of Central Europe the leaves scorch in strong sun, drying wind and soil that dries out, so it needs a shadier spot that can be watered. Slugs may damage the young leaves. It grows slowly for the first few years after planting.

Key facts

Light: Part shade, Shade
Water need: High
Care: Medium
Size after 10 years: 1.2 m × 1.2 m
Hardiness: down to -29 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D June–July, pink, white

Group	Perennial
Light	Part shade, Shade
Size after 10 years	1.2 m × 1.2 m
Ultimate size	0.9–1.5 m × 0.9–1.5 m
Hardiness	down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	June–July, pink, white
Water need	High
Drought tolerance	Low
Maintenance	Medium
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no data
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	80 cm
For dogs	no data
For cats	no data
For children	no data
Typical price	from about €4.90

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. €4.90

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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