Rodgersia podophylla ‘Instow’
A Conservation Scheme Plant
Date Introduced
2008
Introduced by
Derbyshire Group
Reason for Inclusion
Historical interest. Found at Tapeley Park, Instow, North Devon in the 1980’s.
Verification
National Collection holder (Heather Booker)
Brief description of plant
Herbaceous,clump-forming (rather than running) form of Rodgersia podophylla.
Height x Spread
70cm x 50cm
Flowers
Panicles of white flowers to 180cm
Foliage
Jaggedly lobed, palmate leaves in rich red-bronze.
Flowering Time
June - July
Soil type
Any moisture-retentive soil.
Aspect
Part shade
Pests and diseases
Slugs may damage young leaves in spring.
Cultivation
Protect from drying winds. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Divide established clumps.