Rodgersia 'Superba'
"Fingerleaf Rodgersia"
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Description
Rodgersia 'Superba' is one of those plants that quietly transforms a shady corner into something altogether more atmospheric. This magnificent fingerleaf Rodgersia 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, Rodgersia '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.
In summer, Rodgersia pinnata 'Superba' sends up airy panicles of small yet vibrant pink flowers that hover gracefully above the foliage like soft clouds of colour. The blooms add a welcome lightness to the plant’s bold framework, attracting pollinators while providing a gentle contrast to those large, sculptural leaves below. Rodgersia 'Superba' thrives in reliably moist soil and partial shade, making it a wonderful choice for woodland-style planting, shaded borders, or the edges of ponds and streams. Given space to settle in, Rodgersia 'Superba' gradually forms a substantial, elegant clump that returns year after year with quietly impressive presence.
Rodgersia 'Superba' is called fingerleaf Rodgersia because each leaf spreads into long, slender leaflets arranged like the outstretched fingers of a hand.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Rodgersia pinnata 'Superba'
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Flower colour
Pink
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Plant size
1
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Established height
70cm-1m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green, bronze
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Meadows
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Rodgersia 'Superba' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Fingerleaf Rodgersia" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2026Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in April 2026Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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