Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub'

Rodgersia grow by streams and in shady moist woodland. In cultivation they thrive in soil that never dries out but is not waterlogged. They will grow in sun under these conditions in good humus rich soil but they are susceptible to sun and wind scorch. They are very hardy but their new growths in the spring can be damaged by late frosts. The leaves of many varieties are attractive in the Spring when, grown in good light, they have a bronze or copper hue. They also produce spectacular flowers which do not have petals. 'Rotlaub' is a red leaved variety that retains its red stems and bronzy-red foliage until autumn. Leaves are veined and five-lobed, each leaflet being jagged-edged. Creamy panicles of flowers reach 1m in height in early summer.

Contributed by @reedie-cottsge

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  Full sun to partial shade

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  Occasional watering

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  Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

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  Moist and rich