Rodgersia Aesculifolia

2-3 Litre pot

• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Position: Full sun, partial shade
• Soil: Moist or boggy
• Growth Rate: Average
• Flowering Period: Summer
• Hardiness: H6
• Eventual Height: 1.5 – 2.5m
• Eventual Spread: 1 – 1.5m

Rodgersia Aesculifolia, also known as the ‘Chestnut Leaved Rodgersia’ and holder of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, is a beautiful and unique perennial plant that is native to China and Japan. It’s a large, clump-forming perennial that can reach a height of up to 2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5 metres. The plant is known for its large, glossy green leaves that resemble those of the horse chestnut tree, hence its common name. The leaves are deeply lobed and can grow up to 30cm long.

In the late Spring to early Summer, the plant produces tall spikes of small, creamy-white or pink flowers that rise above the foliage. The flowers are followed by inedible, red fruit. The plant is drought tolerant, and it’s also resistant to pests and disease which makes it a great option for organic gardening.

This plant  is an excellent choice for adding a unique texture and form to gardens, borders, and large containers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including clay and heavy soils.

In terms of care, this is low-maintenance and easy to grow. It can be pruned in late winter or early spring to control its size and shape. It is also resistant to pests and diseases, making it a great choice for organic gardening.

How to care for Rodgersia Aesculifolia

• Plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly to establish a deep root system, once established it is drought tolerant.
• Fertilise with a balanced fertiliser in the Spring.
• Prune in late Winter or early Spring to control size and shape, remove any damaged or diseased wood.

With the proper care, it will grow into a beautiful, low-maintenance perennial with large, glossy green leaves, and profuse clusters of creamy-white flowers in the late Spring to early Summer for many years to come.