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Buy Rodgersia pinnata 'Elegans Apple Blossom'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Rodgersia pinnata 'Elegans Apple Blossom' plant details

Rodgersia pinnata 'Elegans Apple Blossom' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rodgersia pinnata 'Elegans Apple Blossom'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: big leaves, cutting garden, tropical-looking, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rodgersia pinnata 'Elegans Apple Blossom'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This woodland plant becomes amazing in time. We have groups of rodgersias 8'x4' in our woodland garden. The foliage is tropical looking all summer. In June, the flowers grow to 3'. We leave the pink flowers to turn to brown and will hold all winter.