{"title":"Rodgersia bare roots","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith bold foliage and statuesque flower plumes, \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e brings a sense of quiet drama to the garden. Commonly known as \u003cem\u003eRodgers' flower\u003c\/em\u003e, this striking perennial is admired as much for its handsome leaves as for its airy summer blooms. The large, textured foliage emerges in spring with rich bronze or coppery tones before maturing to deep green, forming luxuriant clumps that lend substance and structure to shaded or moisture-loving plantings. As the season progresses, elegant stems rise above the leaves carrying softly frothy flower plumes in shades of white, blush or rose, creating a light, graceful contrast to the bold foliage beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardeners often turn to \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e when a border needs presence as well as refinement. Thriving in moisture-retentive soil and dappled shade, it feels particularly at home near ponds, streams or in woodland-style planting where its architectural leaves provide a calming anchor among finer textures. Once settled, \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e slowly forms generous clumps that return reliably each year with increasing character. The combination of dramatic foliage and elegant blooms allows \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e to play two roles beautifully — both a foliage feature and a flowering highlight — making it a quietly luxurious addition to gardens designed with depth, texture and a touch of woodland romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e is named after Admiral John Rodgers, whose 19th-century Pacific expedition first collected the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rodgersia-braunlaub-tubers-uk","title":"Rodgersia 'Braunlaub'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Braunlaub' is a statuesque perennial that brings a sense of quiet grandeur to damp borders and woodland-style plantings. In spring, \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Braunlaub', also known as \u003cem\u003eRodgers' bronze-leaf\u003c\/em\u003e, unfurls handsome palmate leaves divided into sharply toothed leaflets, each emerging in rich shades of dark bronze that catch the light beautifully. As the season progresses the foliage matures to a deep, cooling green, creating a lush, architectural clump that anchors the planting around it. Reaching around 80cm in height, \u003ci\u003eRodgersia podophylla\u003c\/i\u003e 'Braunlaub' has a bold yet graceful presence, its large leaves forming a layered canopy that feels wonderfully generous and full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy midsummer, slender stems rise above the foliage carrying tall, airy plumes of tiny white flowers that hover like soft clouds above the leaves. These elegant sprays lend \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Braunlaub' a lighter, almost frothy character just when the garden begins to lean into summer abundance. As the season gently turns, the foliage of \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Braunlaub' takes on warm coppery tones, extending its ornamental appeal well into autumn. Best grown in moisture-retentive soil and partial shade, \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Braunlaub' thrives near ponds, in woodland borders, or anywhere its dramatic foliage can be admired up close.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 bare root","offer_id":57528003625344,"sku":"RODBRA1BA","price":4.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 bare roots","offer_id":57528003658112,"sku":"RODBRA3BA","price":11.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 bare roots","offer_id":57528003690880,"sku":"RODBRA9BA","price":31.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/rodgersia-braunlaub-00.jpg?v=1772791201"},{"product_id":"rodgersia-elegans-bare-roots-uk","title":"Rodgersia 'Elegans'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Elegans' is one of those perennials that quietly commands attention long before it flowers. In spring, \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Elegans' unfurls generous, pinnate leaves brushed with bronze before maturing into rich green, their deeply corrugated texture catching the light like finely worked fabric. As the clump matures, \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Elegans' forms an impressive architectural presence, each leaf divided into elegant segments that lend a distinctly feathered appearance. This statuesque perennial is particularly at home in moist, humus-rich soil where its foliage can reach full splendour, creating a luxuriant backdrop for shade-loving companions. As summer approaches, sturdy stems rise above the foliage carrying airy plumes of soft pinky-cream flowers, adding movement and a gentle haze of colour above the bold leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its striking summer display, \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Elegans' continues to reward attentive gardeners as the seasons turn. The foliage of \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Elegans' often develops warm autumn tones, with hints of bronze and amber bringing a final flourish before winter dormancy. Planted beside water, along woodland edges, or in a shaded border where the soil stays comfortably moist, \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Elegans' settles in with admirable confidence and slowly forms handsome clumps over time. Despite its dramatic scale, the plant feels graceful rather than heavy, the finely divided leaves giving \u003ci\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/i\u003e 'Elegans' a softness that balances beautifully with ferns, hostas and other shade perennials. 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This magnificent \u003cem\u003efingerleaf\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/em\u003e forms a handsome clump of bold, architectural foliage that emerges with a warm bronze tint before maturing to rich green as the season unfolds. Each impressive leaf is composed of elegant, finger-like leaflets, some stretching to 20cm long, creating a lush, textured canopy that brings structure and presence to the garden. Even before flowering, \u003cem\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Superba' lends borders a sense of depth and calm, especially when planted near water or among other moisture-loving perennials where its generous foliage can truly shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer, \u003cem\u003eRodgersia pinnata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Superba' sends up airy panicles of small yet vibrant pink flowers that hover gracefully above the foliage like soft clouds of colour. 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