rodgersia

Rodgersia (Rodgersia pinnata 'Chocolate Wing') is an attractive perennial that produces numerous fragrant white flowers in the summer and fall. This plant is easy to care for, but it will need regular watering to thrive. To keep Rodgersia looking its best, it should be watered once or twice a week. In the warm summer months, the planted should be watered deeply and thoroughly to a depth of a few inches. If your soil is clay-based, Rogersia will benefit from even more water than other plant species. During cooler months, such as fall and winter, the soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Be aware that Rodgersia is not drought-tolerant, so ensure that it gets the water it needs.

Rodgersia plants prefer partial to full shade; however, they will thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. For the Rodgersia pinnata 'Chocolate Wing' species, it is best to provide at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, but no more than 8 hours. During the hottest part of the day, it is best to avoid direct sunlight to prevent the foliage from burning. During the spring, summer and fall, the Rodgersia should receive direct sunlight for a few hours each day, but during the winter months, direct sunlight is not necessary as the amount of indirect sunlight will be sufficient.

Rodgersia (Rodgersia pinnata 'Chocolate Wing') are a hardy plant species that require little to no regular pruning. However, they can benefit from light trimming to encourage more compact growth and promote bushier foliage. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring, just before new growth appears, to help shape the plant and keep its size in check. For young plants, it is recommended to trim back the longest stems by 1-third to 1-half their length. For mature plants, focus on thinning or removing some of the older and denser stems to keep the shape compact and promote new growth. It is best to prune off less than ⅓ of the entire plant at 1 time. Prune off any dead or diseased stems and also any stems that are growing out of the desired shape.