Rogers open field planting and care in the Urals

Rogersia is a perennial ornamental deciduous shrub of the saxifrage family. The evergreen plant forms a powerful shrub thanks to its embossed long-petiolized leaves. The root system of the plant is a modified stem, which is located horizontally underground, which facilitates the procedure for reproduction and planting. In the article we will tell you how the Rogers planting and leaving in the open field takes place, and we will give advice to gardeners.

Rogersia naturally blooms with white flowers with a cream shade. In garden varieties, flowers are yellow, pink, cream and white. The shrub reaches a height of 1.5 meters.

Rogersia grows well in the climatic conditions of central Russia.

Optimal conditions for growing Rogersia in the garden

Rogersia successfully takes root in shaded garden areas, which allows gardeners to turn a shaded area into a beautiful flower garden. Rogersia has the ability to accumulate light, so the shrub has enough sunlight that penetrates through the foliage of other plantations throughout the daylight hours.

Rogers needs about 3 hours of rarefied sunlight in the middle of the day.

The root system of Rogersia is distinguished by the fact that it grows rather quickly and forms root stems with buds, from which daughter plants are formed. It is for this reason that Rogersia is best planted in a large, spacious area. Rogersia is not recommended to be planted in the vicinity of plants with a weak root system, since the rhizome of the shrub, as it grows, can "strangle" such plants.

Rogers should not be planted in low-lying areas and areas with close groundwater occurrence. Rogersia, although a moisture-loving plant, however, does not tolerate soil with any amount of water accumulation.

The soil for planting Rogersia must be loose, fertile, well-drained.

Tip # 1. Rogersia is a shade-loving and moisture-loving plant, therefore it grows poorly in dry shade conditions. The arid shade will not be terrible for the shrubs if the soil is generously covered with mulch in early spring. Such soil will always be warmed up and saturated with the optimal amount of moisture.

Preparing the soil for planting Rogers

Preparing the soil for planting begins with loosening and applying organic and mineral fertilizers to the soil. Humus and compost are used as organic matter. Top dressing with organic fertilizers should be carried out in spring and summer, since during these periods there is an active growth, development and flowering of Rogers.Read also the article: → "Fertilizers in the garden in spring - a brief overview and application rules."

As a mineral supplement, you should choose complex fertilizers, which should include not only nitrogen-potassium-phosphorus substances, but also microelements:

• iron;
• magnesium;
• zinc;
• copper;
• sulfur;
• boron

Mineral fertilizers are applied to the soil throughout the growing season. In the table, we will consider universal mineral fertilizers containing trace elements, as well as their application rate for decorative deciduous plants.

Mineral fertilizers	Application rate
Fertilizer "Master" brand "Valagro"	5 ml for 2 liters of water
Fertilizer "Clean sheet" brand "Greensad"	5 ml for 1 liter of water
Fertilizer brand "Pokon"	5 ml for 1 liter of water
Fertilizer brand "Forte"	5 ml for 1 liter of water
Fertilizer brands "Buiskie Fertilizers"	10 ml for 1 liter of water

Mineral fertilizers for shrubs

Step-by-step instructions for growing Rogersia seeds

Rogers are rarely propagated by seed. This method does not always allow preserving the genetic material of the mother plant. There are problems with the germination of seeds. Seedlings are distinguished by long growth and development. Seeds are sown in planting containers in autumn - late September - early October. Consider the step-by-step instructions for growing Rogers from seeds:

1. Whole seeds are selected for sowing without defects. Selected seeds are soaked for 5-10 minutes in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Before sowing, the seeds are mixed with clean sand.
2. Planting containers are disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate. 5-6 holes are formed at the bottom of the container.
3. The soil mixture for sowing should be fertile, loose and light. Such a soil substrate will provide good oxygen access, as well as provide uniform moisture for the entire volume of the substrate in the planting containers. The composition of the soil mixture should include such components as sod land, sand, peat and wood ash. Sod land, sand and peat in a 1: 1: 1 ratio. Wood ash is introduced into the soil at the rate of 10 g of ash per 1 kg of soil mixture.
4. The planting container is filled with the finished substrate and watered moderately with warm water. Seeds are mixed with sand and sown in planting containers. Sowing is covered with foil. Place planting containers with sowing on the site for freezing.
5. In early spring, the containers are moved to the windowsill. Since the seeds germinate poorly and very slowly, the seedlings will not appear until 30-35 days.
6. Seedlings dive into smaller containers. As soon as the seedlings get stronger, they are transplanted to a garden bed in open ground.

Tip # 2. For those who practice Rogersia breeding from seed, it is not recommended to plant several varieties in the same area. Such a planting can lead to over-pollination of plants. Seeds obtained from cross-pollinated plants may contain genetic traits that were acquired during the cross-pollination process from another related cultivar.

Reproduction of Rogersia by segments of rhizomes

The optimal breeding season for Rogers is spring and autumn. Rhizome segments are formed in the fall. The horizontal root of the mother plant is dug up and divided into segments 8-10 cm long. The segments are planted in planting containers with a fertile soil substrate. The composition of the substrate should include the following components:

• Fertile and loose garden soil;
• Sand;
• Peat.

The above components are mixed in equal amounts. In the finished soil mixture, pre-treated rhizome segments are planted in a growth stimulator. The planting container is moved for the winter to a cold room until spring. In the spring, the containers are moved to a warmer place. As soon as the seedlings appear, they are transplanted into peat pots. In late May or early June, they are planted in a permanent place in open ground.

The plots are planted in 5 cm wells. The distance between the plots is 15-20 cm, depending on the desired planting density. After planting in open ground, Rogersia will reach normal size only after 2-3 years. Read also the article: → "Rules for feeding garden shrubs in the spring."

The use of Rogersia in landscaping

Rogersia, due to the decorativeness of the leaves, goes well with many ornamental and flowering plants. Rogersia is used in landscape design to create picturesque compositions.

The exotic plant is planted in a flower bed, in mixborders and along rocky paths. Rogersia looks good at the foot of artificial reservoirs and a pond. The shrub looks interesting in rockeries. It is not recommended to use Rogersia in alpine slides due to the height of this plant.

Rogersia looks beautiful among variegated flowering plants. The picture shows a diagram of a flower arrangement in which Rogersia will look the most harmonious.

Experienced growers say that Rogersia does not coexist well with all plants. Only those plants are suitable for companions with which Rogersia can create a single horizontal surface. In the table, we will consider the types of plants with which Rogersia looks organic:

Types of plants for a rocky garden	Types of plants for a floral landscape
Buzulnik;	Hydrangea
Badan;	Lupine
Astilbe;	Badan
Delphinium;	Ostrich
Day-lily.	Iris

The best varieties of Rogersia

In nature, there are approximately 8-9 species of Rogers; cultivated - 3 species. Consider the types and varieties of Rogers that are suitable for planting in the garden:

Rogers horse chestnut - this type of plant reaches a height of up to 1 m. During the flowering period, the height of the plant is 1.5 m. Main characteristics. Red pubescent leaves. The leaves are large, dissected into 6-7 leaflets. Fragrant flowers, collected in paniculate inflorescences, inflorescence length up to 40 cm. The most common variety of this type of Rogersia is Irish Bronze.

Rogers Cirrus - reaches a height of up to 60 cm, at full bloom, the height of the plant is 1.2 m. The leaves are oversized, large, up to 40 cm in diameter. It blooms with white-pink fragrant flowers. Common varieties of this type of Rogers:

• Bronze Peacock;
• Hercules;
• Superba;
• Wings Chocolate;
• Firebox.

Rogers podophyllum - reaches a height of more than 80 cm, with full flowering plant height - 1.3 m.The leaves are palmate, large, up to 50 cm in diameter.It blooms with creamy white fragrant flowers. Common varieties of this type of Rogers:

• Brownlaub;
• Rotlaub;
• Emerald.

All Rogersia species and varieties begin to bloom in June. Duration of flowering is approximately 30-35 days. In the table, we will consider the characteristic features of the leaves and flowers of all of the above varieties:

Rogers varieties	Characteristic features of the leaves	Characteristic features of flowers
Irish Bronze	In spring, the color of the leaves is bright bronze; summer green-bronze	Beige or pale pink paniculate inflorescences
Bronze Peacock	In spring, purple-pink; summer green-bronze	Creamy or pale yellow elongated paniculate inflorescences
Hercules	In the spring, rich green with a slight bronze tint; summer green with gloss	Light pink broad, medium-length inflorescences
Superba	In spring, reddish-bronze; in summer green-brown with red edging	Pink wide inflorescences
Wings Chocolate	Spring chocolate shade; summer chocolate green	Pink wide inflorescences
Firebox	Bright green with purple border all year round	Red-pink wide inflorescences
Brownlaub	Spring bronze; in summer green-brown with a bronze tint	Cream elongated paniculate inflorescences
Rotlaub	Spring greenish red; in summer deep green with red border
Emerald	Bright green all year round

Rogers are able to withstand frosts down to -25 ° C and do not need shelter

Outdoor care plan for Rogers

• Spring. The old mulch is removed, the soil is loosened, fed and covered with a new layer of mulch. In the spring, the plant is fed with organic fertilizers. After feeding, the plant is covered with non-woven material to protect it from matinees and return frosts. During the active growth of the ground part, the plant is watered abundantly with water.
• Summer. The plant is fed with universal mineral fertilizers for decorative deciduous plants. A visual inspection is carried out, if open roots are found, sprinkle with soil. Water abundantly, but not often. As soon as the plant fades, the peduncles are cut off and the dry leaves are removed.
• Autumn. Remove leaves and cut off all shoots. Re-mulch with dry leaves or humus. Read also the article: → "Everything about mulching trees and bushes in the garden: types of mulch, methods, timing."

Serious mistakes gardeners make when growing Rogers in the open field

1. Rogersia is grown in low-lying areas and areas with a close occurrence of groundwater.
2. Rogersia is planted in the sunniest areas.
3. For the winter, the plant is left with leaves and shoots.

Frequently asked questions about growing Rogers

Question number 1. How many days does Rogersia bloom?

Rogers blooms for about 1 to 1.5 months, after which the leaves begin to grow actively.

Question number 2. How to protect Rogers from frost and snowless winter?

For the leaves and rudiments of Rogers' inflorescences, the main enemy is recurrent frosts. To protect the shrub from early spring and return frosts, cover with non-woven material. The plant will survive the snowless winter if, in the fall, after cutting the leaves, sprinkle the plant with compost or fallen leaf fruit trees. A small layer of compost or foliage will protect the regeneration buds from frost.

Question number 3. How many days are there from sowing to blooming Rogersia?

Seedlings begin to bloom in 3-4 years.

Question number 4. How many years can Rogers grow in one place?

Rogers has been growing in one place for over 8 years. With proper plant care - more than 10 years.

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Sometimes decorative foliage plants are much more attractive compared to the flowers we are used to. It is so arranged that we get used to the familiar black-breakers and zinnias, and we want something exotic, surprising the imagination.

Rogersia, a perennial that does not require special attention, and delights with the unique beauty of carved leaves of green and burgundy shades, would be a good choice for decorating a garden. Rogersia belongs to the saxifrage family, a relative of the Heychera and Heycherella we know. By the way, it is somewhat even remotely similar to them.

Growing Rogers in the garden

The beauty is unpretentious, which is an indisputable advantage of the plant. Prefers partial shade, but if the soil is very damp, it is better to plant Rogers in sunny areas. The soil is preferable rich in organic matter, rather loose - air and moisture permeable, with a slightly acidic reaction.

It is better to “dilute” heavy loams with sand and loose organic matter, so that the exotic beauty will show its decorative effect to the fullest. It is better not to plant Rogersia where melt water can collect in winter with alternating frosts and thaws - the plant may die under such conditions.

It is also advisable to protect Rogers from strong winds, the plant loves places surrounded by a solid wall of stronger plants. Spring frosts can freeze the young leaves of Rogers, so if you want to protect it, keep an eye on the weather forecast, and in freezing conditions, you can light a smoldering fire near the plants to protect them.

Rogersia has a strong creeping rhizome, due to which the perennial gradually grows, conquering ever large areas.

How to plant Rogers

Planting Rogers in open ground photo

Before planting, you need to prepare the ground well, because the Rogers will grow in one place for many years. It is better to add more rotted compost or humus at the rate of 1 part of organic matter for two parts of garden soil. The hole is prepared in advance, taking into account the size of the rhizome of our seedling. It should be remembered that the perennial root is deepened by about 4-6 cm from the surface of the earth.

How comfortable the Rogers will feel in future years depends on the correct fit and choice of location. If everything is done correctly, the perennial will not need your attention for decades!

So remember:

1. You need to choose a light partial shade, without the hot midday rays of the sun.
2. Do not overburden the rhizome; on average, there should be a soil layer of about 5 cm above it.
3. Take care of the good structure and nutritional value of the soil. Nutritious, light, humus-rich soil is the best environment for growing an exotic plant.
4. Leave enough space for the development of the plant: after 2-3 years, the Rogers reaches its maximum size, the bush will be 60-100 cm in diameter, and up to 1.5 meters in height. Therefore, do not embarrass the beauty, plant it at a distance of 0.6-1.2 m from the nearest tall plants.

Why doesn't Rogersia bloom and grow?

Remember that by over-deepening the roots, choosing the wrong planting site or poor heavy soil, you may not wait for the growth and flowering of the bush, which will stop in development and will "sit still".

Rogers' transplant and vegetative propagation

Dividing the bush

It is very simple to plant a Rogersia: the rhizome should be divided into several parts with growth buds on each division in an amount of at least two or three. New bushes are also planted shallowly, up to 5-6 cm in depth, at a distance of 0.6-1 m from each other. It is better to replant in early spring or autumn, before the onset of frost, so that the plants have time to take root before wintering.

Propagation by cuttings

Rogersia cuttings

In the second half of summer, Rogersia can be propagated by leaves separated from a part of the horse, or "heel". Leafy cuttings are planted in seedling cups with loose soil and carefully looked after, providing regular watering and good lighting (light partial shade in the garden or eastern windows in the house is suitable).

When the cuttings release young shoots, this is a signal that the plants have taken root.In September-October, it will be possible to plant the resulting planting material in a permanent place, not forgetting to insulate for the winter. Cover the young rogers well with a thick layer of fallen leaves and press down with boards so that the shelter is blown up by the wind. In the next season, young bushes will actively grow.

Growing Rogers from seeds

Growing Rogers from seeds photo

Planting Rogers with seeds is an exercise for the patient. If you grow a single variety, there will be no problems with over-pollination, and it is quite possible to collect seeds from the most beautiful bush in order to sow them for seedlings. Remember that seed germination is poor and seedlings develop extremely slowly. Therefore, we stock up on patience and simply give the plants our care. We begin to sow for seedlings at the end of February, after holding the seeds in the refrigerator in a damp cloth and a bag for about two weeks.

Seedling rogers from seeds photo

• The seeds are small enough, they can be sown simply on the surface of the nutritious loose soil and lightly pressed with the palm of your hand.
• Water from a spray bottle, close the container with a transparent lid or a plastic bag, leave it on the window until shoots appear.
• We ventilate regularly, check the humidity. It should be remembered that moisture stagnation is unacceptable. Drainage holes in the seed container are mandatory!
• When shoots appear, remove the film, water it as usual.
• When the first 2-3 true leaves appear, we dive the seedlings into separate cups.
• We take care of the seedlings until warm weather is established, when at night it will be + 15 ° С, then it will be possible to plant them on a flower bed.

Before planting, be sure to harden, taking out young bushes in a shady place in the garden for the whole day.

Outdoor care for Rogers

Exotic Rogers sets just a few conditions for the gardener. She needs soil mulching: this way the plant does not experience stress from overheating the soil in the heat. In addition, moisture is retained and the earth remains loose and breathable. During the period of active growth and flowering, do not forget to regularly water the Rogers bushes, however, do not flood until puddles form. And after flowering, at the end of the growing season, the aboveground part is cut off with a pruner and removed into a compost heap or burned.

Preparing for winter

Rogersia is frost-hardy and easily tolerates winters with frosts down to -25 ° C. However, covering it will still not be superfluous to help endure the stresses in the absence of snow cover. If the frost in your area is stronger, carefully cover the plant with fallen leaves, straw, cut grass, and cover the top with agrofibre or other insulating material. In the spring, the plants are freed so that young seedlings do not spill out.

Rogers in Landscaping

Rogers in garden design photo

Rogersia is attractive in mono plantings and group compositions. Often planted on the shores of artificial reservoirs, looks great in the shade of trees.

Rogersia horse-chestnut-leaved planting and care Photo by the reservoir

They combine Rogersia with hosts, ferns, bells, incense, mukdenia and other plants, here the main thing is to show your imagination.

Monoplanting rogers in the shade of trees photo

By changing the color of the leaves from bright green to crimson, Rogersia brings a spectacular accent to any composition. This feature should be taken into account in order to make the garden design more harmonious.

Rogersia flowers planting and care Photo in garden design

Rogersia is planted as curbs, low hedges. Looks beautiful in large-scale rocky gardens, rockeries.

Rogersia, hosta, helleborus in a group planting photo

Rogersia looks spectacular next to ligularia, maple leaves, green ground covers. It turns out beautifully if you alternate spots from mono-plantings of plants of various kinds, you get a kind of alternating islets that delight the eye with their naturalness.

Varieties and types of Rogers Photo with the name

Rogersia horse chestnut Rodgersia aesculifolia

Rogersia horse-chestnut Rodgersia aesculifolia photo

Reaching a meter in height, the perennial has large seven-fingered leaves resembling chestnut, which is why it got its name. Flowers are often unremarkable (but there are flowering varieties as well), the plant is grown for the sake of a decorative carpet of luxurious leaves, which are painted in a scarlet-bronze shade in autumn.

Rogersia pinnate Rodgersia pinnata

Rogersia pinnate variety Chocolate Wings Rodgersia pinnata ‘Chocolate Wings’ photo

The feathery Rogersia is beautiful with sharp toothed, slightly elongated leaves, especially varieties with a delicate pink-burgundy shade of leaves and flowers, for example, the Chocolate Wings variety.

Rogersia feathery fireworks Rodgersia pinnata ‘Fireworks’ photo

The fireworks variety is notable for its compact pink inflorescences on dark-burgundy powerful peduncles.

Rodgersia pinnata Bronze Peacock photo

The variety of bronzes picok fell in love with elegant leaves with a bronze tint, shimmering in the light in many shades.

Rogersia feathery white elegans photo

The elegans variety with small inflorescences of milky white flowers is very attractive.

Rogersia podophyllum or stooliferous rodgersia podophylla

Rogersia podophyllum cultivar Brownlaub braunlaub rodgersia podophylla photo

Huge, luxurious five-piece palm-like leaves cover the earth with a fabulous carpet. For example, Braunlaub rodgersia podophylla with a bronze, burgundy hue is a great choice for decorating shady areas of the garden.

Rodgersia henrici

Rogersia cherry blush rodgersia henrici cherry blush photo

The leaves of Rogersia Henrici are somewhat reminiscent of ivy, they are much smaller than those of chestnut-leaved and feathery, more elongated. The flowers have a pronounced decorative effect. The most popular variety is rodgersia henrici cherry blush.

Rogers open field planting and care

Every gardener has a desire to plant a mysterious extraordinary plant in his garden bed. Many of these outlandish cultures are particularly demanding for maintenance and care. But quite often there are such exotic cultures that show their beautiful decorative features, and in return do not require special supervision skills. Rogersia is not a capricious decorative leafy crop. And all the tips and features of its cultivation will be revealed in an article on the topic: Rogers planting and care in the open field.

Rogersia description

Despite its exotic origin, the exotic is increasingly flaunting in the suburban areas of the Russian climatic zone. Rogersia is a perennial ornamental plant belonging to the genus Saxifrage. A distinctive feature is the deciduous beauty itself. The foliage is colored in a variety of tones, ranging from scarlet to light pink. For most gardeners, the Far Eastern beauty is not particularly famous, nevertheless, it attracts the interest of connoisseurs of flower varieties.

Young plantings have a tap root system, while in more mature plantations the root system becomes underground, has a lot of shoots. The variety, as it develops, forms a spreading bush with large foliage 1-1.5 m in height. Each leaf can be up to 50 cm in diameter. The foliage is quite embossed, very beautiful saturated green tone with a slight bronze tint. By the autumn period, the color of the foliage may change in accordance with the varietal characteristics.

Informative! Foliage begins to form from the root itself, expelling a long stem. The most common variety is "Rogersia chestnut-leaved", which has a foliage that is as close as possible to a chestnut leaf.

The flowers are small enough, gather in small inflorescences, have a high peduncle. They are located among the foliage. In the varieties that grow in their homeland, the flowers have a white tint. In breeding varieties, the color of flowers can have a beige, pink, cream shade. The flowering period is about 30 days.

Due to its exotic foliage, exotic becomes a wonderful decoration for every garden.It goes well with other varieties, giving the landscape composition uniqueness and charm. The culture is not capricious to care, which makes its cultivation available even to inexperienced gardeners.

Origin

The beauty got its name in honor of John Rogers, the admiral who leads the Chinese expedition. It was from the territory of China in the middle of the 19th century that this exotic bush began to spread throughout the world.

The natural habitat is Japan, China, Korea. It mainly grows on the banks of small rivers, in meadows, forest edges, on mountains, in humid forests. It is these growing conditions that are important for good growth and development of exotic.

Rogersia species, varieties

About 9 varieties of flowers grow in their native territory. On the territory of Russia, only four have become popular:

1. Rogersia elderflower. Refers to the most demanding species. Demanding enough heat, poorly tolerates cold. It is rarely found in gardens and greenhouses. It has large bronze-colored leaves with a dissected shape resembling elderberry leaves. It reaches 70-80 cm in height. The inflorescences have a shade of ivory and a pronounced aroma. Red Skin and Kupferschein are considered as subspecies of the variety. The peduncle is capable of reaching a length of 100-120 cm.
2. Rogersia chestnut-leaved. It is the most popular species in Europe and Russia. It got its name for the similarity of the foliage form with chestnut leaves. In height, it can reach 100-180 cm. At the beginning of formation, the leaves have a burgundy hue, and in the process of development they acquire a green tone. The inflorescences of this variety are white or light pink. In the wild, it can be found in the Chinese mountain pine forests, at an altitude of about 3000 m. This species includes a small number of varieties that are often used to create hybrid varieties. Varietal varieties are Rogersia Henry and Henrici.
3. Rogers feathery. The second most popular species. Grows at lower altitudes than the chestnut-leaved variety. During the period of formation, it reaches a height of 80 cm, but during the period of active flowering it can stretch up to 100-120 cm. The foliage has a pinnately divided shape. When blooming, the leaves have a purple hue, and as they grow, they acquire a rich green color. Snow-white flowers gather in small inflorescences. Varietal varieties are Ideal, Alba, Fireworks, Elegance, Chocolate Wings.
4. Rogers is stop-shaped. The second name of the variety is podophyllum, but is most often called Japanese. The bushes grow very quickly, do not show any particular demands on the moisture of the earth. The height can reach 1.5 m. The foliage has a shiny surface with a bronze color. Inflorescences delight the eye with creamy green flowers. Subspecific varieties include Red Leaf, Big Mama, Pagod.

Know! Despite the similarity of all species, crop varieties, the main differences are precisely the foliage. If you look closely at the greenery of the bush, you can easily determine the species.

Rogersia perennial planting

The variety belongs to thermophilic crops. For rapid growth, lush flowering, you should adhere to simple landing rules.

When to plant

It can be planted in autumn or spring. More experienced gardeners, noticing a good vegetation of the crop after wintering, recommend planting in the fall.

Seat selection

The shrub does not tolerate exposure to direct sunlight. For planting, it is recommended to give preference to semi-shaded areas, with fertile soil, protection from drafts. The territory should be large-scale because the bushes grow quickly enough, which can adversely affect a number of growing varieties.

It is not recommended to plant different varieties in the immediate vicinity, because in the process of development they are able to pollinate, lose their varietal characteristics. To prevent freezing, it is necessary to choose an area where the snow melts at the very last moment. It is not advised to plant on lowlands, in places where melt or rain water accumulates. The constant presence of moisture in the soil can provoke the process of rotting of the root system, which in the future will lead to the death of the entire plant.

Remember! Do not plant in an open sunny area. Exposure to direct sunlight will lead to burns on the leaves, which will adversely affect the decorative properties of the exotic.

Soil preparation

The soil should be fertilized with humus, add forest soil with particles of foliage, as well as leaf compost. The substrate on the territory should be light, moist, with a good drainage system.

Landing technology

The disembarkation process has its own characteristics:

1. The area intended for planting must be well dug and loosened, all weeds must be carefully removed.
2. Further, the soil is fertilized, nutritious and useful elements are introduced.
3. Digging holes for seedlings, the diameter of which is slightly larger than the diameter of the root ball.
4. A drainage layer is laid at the bottom of each hole to prevent moisture stagnation in the soil.
5. Before planting, containers with seedlings are watered abundantly, the flower is carefully removed, placed in the hole.
6. The transferred seedling is sprinkled with a prepared substrate, the surface must be lightly tamped.
7. The plantations are watered abundantly, the surface is mulched with bark.

Rogersia care

Like any culture, this beauty needs care after planting in a permanent place of growth. Despite the exotic origin, there are no particular difficulties in leaving. If there is information about the correctness of the actions, even a beginner in gardening can cope with this process. But the magnificent view, gorgeous flowering will cover any effort.

Watering

It should be borne in mind that the natural habitat of a flower is humid forests, an area near water bodies. It is this feature that sets the rules for watering. Bushes love high humidity, respond well to frequent watering. During the period of active formation, as well as in the summer heat, watering is carried out not only often, but also abundantly. Root irrigation is recommended, however, in the hot dry season, the exotic will be grateful for sprinkler irrigation.

Note! If, as the roots develop, they begin to show through to the surface, then they should be sprinkled with a small layer of soil. At the end of the flowering period, all peduncles must be removed, cut off dry damaged greens. By the middle of autumn, all processes are cut off.

Top dressing

Top dressing is an important step in care. Organics and mineral complexes have a beneficial effect on the development of the bush. Fertilizer can be applied throughout the growing season. Especially at the initial stage of development and flowering. They use organic and complex preparations containing such nutritional components as nitrogen, zinc, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper. Top dressing can be combined with planned watering.

Using organic fertilizers, you should prepare a fermented infusion of organic matter in advance, and then fertilize with an aqueous solution of the infusion. The most common organic fertilizers are mullein and chicken manure infusion.

To prepare a mullein, pour half a bucket of the mixture to the brim with water, mix well, cover with a lid. Leave the mixture to ferment for 14 days. Before feeding, 2 liters of infusion is diluted in 10 liters of water.

To prepare an infusion from bird droppings, fill the bucket 1/3 with dry or fresh chicken droppings, add water to the remaining volume, mix, cover tightly. Leave to ferment for 10 days.Before watering, dilute 500 ml of infusion in a bucket of water.

Important! During the preparation of fermented concentrated solutions, it is strictly forbidden to violate the indicated dosage of the components. Exceeding the norm of the remedy can provoke burns of the root system.

Loosening

As necessary, the soil surface should be loosened. It is imperative to get rid of all weeds. In the process of loosening, oxygen is provided, and this is very important for the correct formation of the root system.

Mulching

The soil on the territory of the beauty's growth must be filled with nitrogen. With the required number of this component, the foliage develops well, grows quite large, fleshy, very attractive. To saturate the soil with nitrogen, it is recommended to add humus, as well as a substrate taken from under deciduous trees. After the combination of such components, a light, aerated, loose soil is formed, where moisture will not stagnate, and the roots will receive the required amount of oxygen.

To prevent evaporation of nutrient moisture from the soil, the surface around is mulched. For these purposes, peat or tree bark is well suited. Mulch can be added periodically after loosening the soil. Also, sawdust, paper, straw, fine gravel, pine needles and cones can be used as mulch.

Rogers: breeding methods

Any variety is capable of multiplying with seeds and vegetatively. The choice of breeding method is influenced by the climatic conditions of the place of residence.

Seeds

The seed propagation method is rarely used, because at home it takes a lot of time to germinate seeds. Accordingly, flowering in such a bush will begin at 4-5 years of growth.

Important! If, nevertheless, it was decided to collect seeds from an adult representative and grow a beauty by a seed method, then such a bush can easily self-pollinate. Experienced gardeners recommend planting different varieties far from each other to avoid pollination.

The collected seeds are hardened in the spring in natural conditions. For this purpose, prepare a container with a moistened nutrient substrate. Seeds are scattered on the surface, sprinkled with soil on top. After the container is transferred to a room with a temperature of 0 degrees. Leave for 14-21 days.

After the hardening time has elapsed, the containers are transferred to a room with a temperature level of 10-15 degrees. Under such conditions, the germination process starts in the seeds. When the shoots reach a height of 10 cm, they are dived into individual containers, they are regularly watered and fed. After fixing the stable spring weather outside, the seedlings are taken out into the fresh air. But they are planted for permanent residence only with the onset of autumn.

By dividing the bush

This method is popular among gardeners due to its lightness. Using the method of dividing the bush, the plant can be propagated and rejuvenated. This procedure is recommended to be performed in the spring, allowing the plant to regain strength before the onset of the first frost. After dividing the bush, the separated parts are transplanted into open ground, preparing the soil for planting in advance.

Cuttings

Cuttings are also suitable for breeding this exotic guest. Cuttings are harvested from mid-summer. Leaves with heels act as cuttings. After cutting, the leaves are placed in a solution that stimulates the germination of roots. As soon as the first full-fledged roots have formed, the cuttings are transplanted into individual containers with a nutrient mixture for further rooting. This process lasts until a strong root system is fully formed.

Sections of rhizomes

The method of dividing rhizomes is used along with the method of dividing a bush. Only this method is used in the autumn, so that the divided parts of the root can germinate.Rhizomes are divided into several equal parts of a small size, placed in containers with nutrient soil. After the containers are left for 4 months at a temperature of 10-15 degrees. During that time, the soil is regularly moistened. With the onset of spring, the sprouted lobes are transferred to open soil.

Know! Only by choosing a suitable breeding method will it be possible to grow a beautiful flowering bush outdoors.

How to prepare a plant for winter

With the onset of autumn, dried stems and leaves are removed, the peduncle is carefully cut off. Fertilizers are applied to the soil, and the rest of the plant is covered with peat or fallen leaves. The variety is not very susceptible to frost, but it is still recommended to prepare a shelter for the winter period. Young, not yet fully matured plantations, require particularly careful protection than older shrubs.

Provided that a thick snow cover falls in the winter, the exotic feels safe. But the spring thaws require special attention, because the snow layer becomes less (or even disappears altogether), and the probability of frost return remains. During this period, you can use non-woven fabric as a shelter.

Rogersia pests and diseases

An exotic beauty is rarely affected by diseases, because the composition of its nutritious juice contains antiseptic components. However, if planting rules are not followed, especially without good drainage, the roots can quickly rot.

Slugs and grape snails can become pests, less often foliage is affected by a rust fungus. For protection, injured areas are removed and the remaining stems are treated with fungicides.

If the rules of supervision are not followed, there is a lack of flowering, loss of greenery. Usually such consequences are caused by a lack of moisture. It is necessary to transplant the plantation, provide additional irrigation.

Drafts, direct rays of the sun in the midday heat provoke the formation of brown spots and dried areas. In such a situation, transplants and protection from the negative effects of nature are required.

Attention! Processing is carried out only in warm weather, preferably in the first half of daylight hours. In this case, the foliage must remain dry.

Rogersia in landscape design, combination with other plants

An exotic guest is considered a truly unique and striking representative of the flora. At the same time, it belongs to the decorative deciduous and decorative flowering varieties, which makes the goe an excellent ally in a variety of landscape compositions.

This beauty can be used to decorate paths and sidewalks. And having landed along the pond or in the shade, you can get a unique landscape design. Can be planted in flower beds, alpine slides, voluminous rockeries.

The Far Eastern guest looks win-win against the background of bells, host, juniper, fern, astilba, magnolia, coniferous bushes, next to miniature trees.

Features of caring for Rogers in summer and winter

During the summer season, it is important to protect the flower from drought, exposure to the scorching rays of the sun. Otherwise, the plant gets burned, and with the annual exposure to the sun, the plantation is apparently depleted, it may not even form a single leaf, slow down development, stop the formation of the root system, which will lead to complete death. To avoid such consequences, one should not neglect the advice to mulch the soil to preserve life-giving moisture.

Not receiving proper protection during wintering, the shrub will not be able to form a sufficient number of peduncles, which will affect the quality and quantity of flowering. It is extremely important to prepare a covering material for the winter period; you can also make a hut from dry nets and thin tree trunks. The most dangerous are recurrent spring frosts.The first leaves can freeze even at temperatures at 0 degrees.

Advice! Flowers planted in the southern part of the site are less likely to be frostbite.

How many years can a plant grow in one place

A beauty can live for more than 8 years without a transplant. And if all the care recommendations are followed - over 10 years. At the initial stage of development (the first 2-3 years), an exotic guest does not differ in rapid development, and after a while it blooms right before our eyes.

With prolonged germination, the exotic forms a chic curtain, covered with magnificent foliage in the summer. And the root system increases its power, remaining within the limits of one planting.

Rogers bloom time

The exotic begins to bloom in the summer, approximately in the month of July. Above the foliage, peduncles are formed, consisting of miniature inflorescences with small flowers of snow-white and pink tones. With the appearance of the first peduncle, flowering can last 1-1.5 months, after which an active growing of greenery starts.

Young plantations give the first flower stalks only for 3-4 years of their growth, and before that they build up dense greenery, gain strength, and form a healthy root system.

The nuances of planting and caring for Rogers in the Moscow region, Siberia, in the Urals

Most of the exotic guest varieties are available for cultivation in the Moscow region, Siberia and the Urals. This is due to its increased resistance to frost.

Flower growers living in the Moscow region do not have to worry about how the exotic will endure the Russian wintering. For this area, it is enough to protect the shrub with a non-woven cloth, and in a winter with little snow, add an additional layer of humus or enriched soil. This will protect the plant from frost.

In Siberia, you can also grow a wonderful exotic beauty. In warm areas, you can even do without shelter for the winter. For harsher climates, it is recommended to cut off all stems, leaving only 10 cm from the ground. Be sure to prepare pine needles or chopped straw for shelter. It will not be superfluous to cover it with plastic wrap, the main thing is to leave a gap for the free passage of air.

Advice! In winter, it is recommended to additionally throw a small layer of snow over the shelter. This will be especially relevant with the arrival of a severe frosty winter. With the onset of the spring thaw, you should not rush to get rid of the snow, it will protect the plantings from suddenly returning frosts.

In the Urals, Rogers rarely reaches record heights. Often the plant is shorter, but not inferior in flowering to counterparts living in warmer areas. The issue of sheltering plantings for the winter period also remains important. All recommendations remain valid for this region as well.

Common mistakes when growing Rogers, how to avoid them

Subject to all the rules and recommendations for breeding Rogers, there are no special problems in its formation and development. However, there are situations when the problem lies deep enough and is not noticeable at first glance, especially for beginners in gardening.

In hot sunny areas, it is difficult for a plant to reveal all the delights of its interspecific variety. In the first sultry summer season, chic greenery can turn into scorched cinders. And for the next season, the exotic will look depleted or will die altogether. Therefore, it is important to monitor the climatic conditions of a specific growing area and always plant seedlings in shaded areas.

Some varieties can poorly tolerate living in slightly alkaline soils or regular watering with similar compositions. Even a minimal deviation into an alkaline environment can adversely affect the external characteristics of the crop, regardless of the place of planting and lighting.When growing varietal varieties (hybrids bred by breeding), it is necessary to carefully study the recommendations of the producers and varietal characteristics. So, for example, resistance to soil salinity can become an individual feature.

In the presence of a large amount of lime constituents in groundwater used for irrigation, the probability of alkalization of the soil is high. Taking into account the superficial occurrence of the roots, they completely absorb all the salts in the liquid, which leads to disruption of metabolic processes in the structure of the plant. The result of such a violation is yellowed leaves, a sluggish appearance, and a general emaciated state.

Know! Such water, before watering, must be allowed to settle for at least a day, after which all impurities will precipitate.

Another obstacle on the way to a beautiful flowering bush can be frequent transplanting, especially with a complete replacement of the earthen coma. Exot reacts painfully to anxiety and sometimes for many years improves the microclimate at the landing site.

With prolonged growth in the same place, the roots greatly deplete the soil, taking away all the necessary nutrients from it. To restore the nutrient value of the soil, you can carry out a small excavation of the old layer of earth, add humus or more nutritious soil over the roots. Such a soil replacement procedure can be carried out every 3-4 years, preferably in the summer.

A well-groomed and originally designed plot is the dream of any gardener. Newbies and veterans alike are eager to acquire unique exotic varieties that will make their sites memorable and envy from their neighbors. Exotic beauty belongs to such crops, adding special charm to the garden, without putting forward any special whims when growing.

Conclusion

By planting this exotic beauty, you can brightly decorate each flower bed, decorate the territory of a pond, an artificial reservoir. Despite the possible difficulties in growing, the variety is increasingly winning the hearts of designers and gardeners. After studying the topic: Rogersia planting and care outdoors, even beginners in gardening will be able to grow a dazzling plant.

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Many gardeners so far bypass Rogersia with attention, and absolutely undeservedly. This is an ornamental leafy plant that is found naturally in China. The culture itself has a high decorative effect, frost resistance and unpretentious care.

From this article, you can learn a lot of useful information about planting and growing Rogers in the open field. We have prepared for you descriptions of the most popular crop varieties, as well as the main breeding methods and technology for planting this ornamental plant in open ground.

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The best varieties of Rogersia

In nature, there are approximately 8-9 species of Rogers; cultivated - 3 species. Consider the types and varieties of Rogers that are suitable for planting in the garden:

Rogers horse chestnut - this type of plant reaches a height of up to 1 m. During the flowering period, the height of the plant is 1.5 m. Main characteristics. Red pubescent leaves. The leaves are large, dissected into 6-7 leaflets. Fragrant flowers, collected in paniculate inflorescences, inflorescence length up to 40 cm. The most common variety of this type of Rogersia is Irish Bronze.

Rogers Cirrus - reaches a height of up to 60 cm, at full bloom, the height of the plant is 1.2 m. The leaves are oversized, large, up to 40 cm in diameter. It blooms with white-pink fragrant flowers.

Common varieties of this type of Rogers:

Bronze Peacock;

Hercules;

Superba;

Wings Chocolate;

Firebox.

Rogers podophyllum - reaches a height of more than 80 cm, with full flowering plant height - 1.3 m.The leaves are palmate, large, up to 50 cm in diameter.It blooms with creamy white fragrant flowers. Common varieties of this type of Rogers:

Brownlaub;

Rotlaub;

Emerald.

All Rogersia species and varieties begin to bloom in June. Duration of flowering is approximately 30-35 days.

Rules for planting Rogers in open ground

The beginning of spring is the best time to land Rogers in the open ground. Timely planting will allow the plant to grow stronger by the onset of the cold season.

The process of planting a bush itself is as follows:

1. First of all, you need to prepare the ground. To do this, in a suitable area, they dig up the soil to a depth of 30 cm, while all weeds and sod are removed.
2. During the processing of the soil, it is fertilized, saturated with nutrients. Use humus and peat for this.
3. After that, holes are dug for planting seedlings. Their size should slightly exceed the volume of the plant root system.
4. A drainage layer is placed at the bottom of the well, which will prevent stagnation of water. Small stones, pieces of broken brick and gravel are used as drainage.
5. A layer of prepared earth is placed on the drainage.
6. Water the seedling before removing it from the container. This measure allows you to more accurately extract the plant.
7. The seedling is placed in a hole, its roots are slightly straightened.
8. The plant is carefully sprinkled with earth, after which the soil is lightly tamped with hands.
9. After planting, the seedling is well watered, and the planting circle is mulched with bark or peat so that the moisture does not evaporate.

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How to take care of Rogersia?

Caring for Rogersia consists in the timely removal of dried or damaged leaves, as they significantly reduce the decorative effect of the plant. When Rogersia fades, the resulting testes are excised. If the seeds of this plant are needed, then one or two testicles are left to grow on the bush, until the seeds are fully ripe. It is advisable to leave unattractive seed plants not in the foreground of the flower beds.

In the summer, it is necessary to ensure timely watering of Rogersia at the root, as well as to carry out root or foliar (by sheet) top dressing on time. Autumn care for Rogersia consists in removing stems and wilting leaves, fertilizing the soil under the bushes, and covering the soil in the bite zone with cover materials for the winter. In the spring, the sprouts that appear must be protected from night frosts by covering them with non-woven materials.

Preparing the soil for planting Rogers

Preparing the soil for planting begins with loosening and applying organic and mineral fertilizers to the soil. Humus and compost are used as organic matter. Top dressing with organic fertilizers should be carried out in spring and summer, since during these periods there is an active growth, development and flowering of Rogers.

As a mineral supplement, you should choose complex fertilizers, which should include not only nitrogen-potassium-phosphorus substances, but also microelements:

iron;

magnesium;

zinc;

copper;

sulfur;

boron

Mineral fertilizers are applied to the soil throughout the growing season.

Seedling Rogersia from seed

The seeds are small enough, they can be sown simply on the surface of the nutritious loose soil and lightly pressed with the palm of your hand.

Water from a spray bottle, close the container with a transparent lid or a plastic bag, leave it on the window until shoots appear.

We ventilate regularly, check the humidity. It should be remembered that moisture stagnation is unacceptable. Drainage holes in the seed container are required!

When shoots appear, remove the film, water it as usual.

When the first 2-3 true leaves appear, we dive the seedlings into separate cups.

We take care of the seedlings until the weather is warm, when it will be + 15 ° C at night, then it will be possible to plant it on the flower bed.

Before planting, be sure to harden, taking out young bushes in a shady place in the garden for the whole day.

How to water Rogers?

The plant is very demanding for watering. During the hot summer months, Rogers should be watered at least twice a week. Taking into account rains or excessively wet summers, the irrigation schedule can be adjusted. Rogersia is not afraid of watering with cold water, so it can be watered directly with a hose.

With the arrival of autumn, but before the first frosts, until work was carried out to shelter the plants for the winter, the main autumn water-charging watering is carried out: at least three buckets of water should fall under each bush. It depends on the abundant autumn application of liquid whether the plant will lay flowering buds or not. The same watering is desirable in the spring, at the beginning of April.

Mulching soil for Rogers

The soil for planting Rogersia must be rich in nitrogen. With a sufficient amount of this element, the leaves of the plant grow large, fleshy and very beautiful. To enrich soil mixtures with nitrogen, humus and soil taken from under leafy trees are added to them. In such a land there is leafy humus and not rotted foliage. When these components are mixed, a light, loose and aerated soil is obtained. Excess moisture will not stagnate in it and oxygen will be able to flow to the roots of the plant. In early spring, when Rogersia sprouts rise 5-10 cm above the ground, the soil at the foot of the bush is mulched. Mulch prevents moisture evaporation, weeds growth and, in some cases, fertilizes the bush itself.

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Fertilizing the Rogers bush

The first feeding of Rogersia horse chestnut is introduced in the spring. For this, a nitrogen-containing organic fertilizer is used. The bush reacts well to the introduction of nutrients, blooms more abundantly and actively grows foliage. In summer, it is fed at the root with phosphorus-potassium fertilizer. It is important that copper, magnesium, zinc and sulfur are present in complex fertilizers for Rogers. When the plant fades, the inflorescences are removed so as not to spoil the decorative appearance. If desired, it can be transplanted to another place, but, being constantly on one site, it becomes more attractive every year and more and more pleases the eye of its owners.

Reproduction of Rogers by dividing the bush

It is very simple to plant Rogersia: the rhizome should be divided into several parts with growth buds on each division in an amount of at least two or three. New bushes are also planted shallowly, up to 5-6 cm in depth, at a distance of 0.6-1 m from each other. It is better to replant in early spring or autumn, before the onset of frost, so that the plants have time to take root before wintering.

Reproduction of Rogers by cuttings

In the second half of summer, Rogersia can be propagated by leaves separated from a part of the horse, or "heel". Leafy cuttings are planted in seedling cups with loose soil and carefully looked after, providing regular watering and good lighting (light partial shade in the garden or eastern windows in the house is suitable).

When the cuttings release young shoots, this is a signal that the plants have taken root. In September-October, it will be possible to plant the resulting planting material in a permanent place, not forgetting to insulate for the winter. Cover the young Rogers with a thick layer of fallen leaves and press down with boards to blow the shelter in the wind. In the next season, young bushes will actively grow.

Reproduction of Rogers from seeds

Planting Rogersia with seeds is an exercise for the patient. If you grow a single variety, there will be no problems with over-pollination, and it is quite possible to collect seeds from the most beautiful bush in order to sow them for seedlings. Remember that seed germination is poor and seedlings develop extremely slowly. Therefore, we stock up on patience and just give the plants our care. We begin to sow seedlings at the end of February, after holding the seeds in the refrigerator in a damp cloth and a bag for about two weeks.

Trim Rogers

This procedure is carried out as the Rogersia grows: dried leaves and inflorescences are removed, and closer to winter, all vegetation is completely removed so that the flower retains its strength throughout the winter.

Rogers Pest and Disease Control

Rogersia has the highest disease and pest resistance of all horticultural crops. This is provided by the antiseptic properties of the plant itself, so most pests do not settle on Rogers, and fungal and viral diseases do not appear.

The only problem that can arise during the growing process is rot. However, it only occurs if the crop is planted in a waterlogged area, or the irrigation schedule is too intense.

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Preparing for Rogers Winter

Rogersia can hardly endure severe frosts, but spring frosts are even more dangerous for her. To avoid the death of the plant, for it you need to choose a place in the garden where the snow later melts, cover the flower with compost or foliage before wintering, and with the onset of spring insulate it with dense material.

The use of Rogersia in landscaping

The lush leaves and original panicle buds of Rogersia make it a suitable plant for garden decoration and flower arrangements. For example, it can be used to create original stone decorations, as well as to decorate the banks of water bodies. At the same time, in plants planted precisely along the edges of reservoirs, the leaves acquire especially bright colors in the fall.

Rogersia's shade-loving nature allows it to be used for landscaping shady areas of the garden, where only certain groups of plants can grow (for example, hosta or fern).

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