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Posted by
scottyboipdx 8 (
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Tue, Jun 15, 10 at 14:32
| Hey all,
Just wondering about the growth rate of Rodgersia...I have (below) a trio of Rogersia Podophylla "Rotlaub" I purchased this spring, they've been growing happily for a few months now, and I really love them. I was just wondering, though, what sort of growth rate to really expect. At the moment they all three just consist of one stem, and I was wondering how long I should expect it to take for additional stems to appear. Will I get some additional growth this season, or should I just content myself to more in the next few years?
Thanks, as always,
Scott
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RE: Question Regarding Rodgersia
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| I would suggest they are somewhat similar to Hostas and/or Peonies -- expect more growth (i.e. more/multiple stems) in their second and subsequent seasons. |
RE: Question Regarding Rodgersia
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RE: Question Regarding Rodgersia
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| There was no need to plant 3 of them. Rodgersia builds gigantic clumps in no time.Rather aggressive. It will choke smaller neighbors . There are two species which are more willing to bloom than Rodgersia podophylla : Rodgersia aescuifolia and sambucifolia. All of them have rather long rhizomes so they have actually slowly running habit. |
RE: Question Regarding Rodgersia
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- Posted by mxk3 z5b/6 MI (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 25, 11 at 17:20
| Yep, in the right conditions (moist, moist, moist!) they will take off. I'm at work so can't post a pic, but I'll try to post a pick of my potted Rodgersia this weekend - he's a big boy, what a beauty! |
RE: Question Regarding Rodgersia
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| If your soil is kind of dry, they will grow and get bigger if you keep them well watered, but they might go dormant in the summer. Mine do, and then come back in late August and September. |
RE: Question Regarding Rodgersia
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| Thanks for all the comments! This year they each had a few more leaves, and even a few new ones popped up a foot or 2 from the parents. Unfortunately, they really got too much sun/wind and were scorching in spite of daily waterings. I moved them a week ago into a spot that's almost full shade...so hopefully they will be happier there...I was tired of seeing their leaves get totally disfigured. |
RE: Question Regarding Rodgersia
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- Posted by mxk3 z5b/6 MI (My Page) on
Sun, Aug 28, 11 at 11:20
Here's Rodger earlier this season:
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RE: Question Regarding Rodgersia
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| I've read they're slow to establish. I planted 2 this year and it took months before additional stems appeared. Both were small plants from 1 gal pots and are in 2 different locations. They have multiple stems now & are 18"-24" high. They like lots of watering through a dry summer, so I've tried to remember them in their shady places. :o) |
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