Rodgersia aesculifolia Unmistakably commanding, Rodgersia aesculifoliaoften called Fingerleaf Rodgersia or horse-chestnut leaf Rodgersiais 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 25cm long) form lush mounds that can span up to 1m wide. In early to mid-summer, these are topped by impressive, fragrant paniclesup to 60cm tallof 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 35 ft (11.5 m) foliage; flowering stems up to 6 ft (1.8 m) Plant Width 35 ft (11.5 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 3660 in (90150 cm) apart to allow room for its bold growth habit