Rodgersia aesculifolia

Unmistakably commanding, Rodgersia aesculifolia—often called Fingerleaf Rodgersia or horse-chestnut leaf Rodgersia—is a bold, architectural perennial prized for its dramatic foliage and towering summer blooms. The coarse, palmate leaves (often resembling a horse chestnut leaf and reaching up to 25 cm long) form lush mounds that can span up to 1 m wide. In early to mid-summer, these are topped by impressive, fragrant panicles—up to 60 cm tall—of star-shaped creamy-white or softly pink flowers. Hardy and award-winning (Recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit), this species effortlessly anchors woodland gardens, moist borders, and water-edge plantings.

• 1 Bare Root
• Large palmate “chestnut-like” leaves
• Creamy-white to light pink summer panicles
• Architectural presence in moist shade

Specifications	Details
Colour	Mid- to bronze-green, deeply textured palmate foliage; creamy-white to pink flower panicles
Hardiness Zone	4 - 9
Plant Height	3–5 ft (1–1.5 m) foliage; flowering stems up to 6 ft (1.8 m)
Plant Width	3–5 ft (1–1.5 m)
Sun Requirements	Full sun to part shade; performs best in shade in warmer climates if soil remains moist
Fragrant	No
Deer Resistant	Yes
Plant Timing	March - April; mulch for winter protection
Bloom Timing	June - July
Plant Depth	Plant crown at soil level
Plant Spacing	36–60 in (90–150 cm) apart to allow room for its bold growth habit