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RODGERSIA sambucifolia
White flowers, finer cut leaves
Further Reading....
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DeciduousElder-like, hairy, dark-green leaves to 75cm (30in) long with usually7, sometimes 3-11, oblong-lance-shaped, toothed leaflets.
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White
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Height90cm (36in)
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Spread90cm (36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialClump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Produces numerous flowers in dense panicles to 45cm (18in) long, arching at the tips
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sunShelter from cold winds
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Partial shade
RODGERSIA sambucifolia
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesSlugs may damage young leavesPlace of originWestern China
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Flower ShapePaniclesStar-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsBog garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf formPinnate
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Leaf marginSerrate
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Leaf shapeOblanceolate
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Will tolerate a drier spot if shadyWet or boggy soil
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Rodgersia - Growing Guide
90cm (36in)
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Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
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Vermin & Pest Control
Copper Tape
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