Rogersia planting and grooming outdoors in siberia

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 layer of soil 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 Rogers: 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 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.

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 it will be + 15 ° C at night, then it will be possible to plant it 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, Rogers adds 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 picoka 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.

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, 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 the 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. The 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, seedlings will appear no earlier than 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 propagation from seeds, 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 holes. 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, with 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 the height of the plant is 1.3 m. The leaves are palmate, large, up to 50 cm in diameter. It blooms with white-cream 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	Purplish pink in spring; 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; 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. Mulch again 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 active leaf growth begins.

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

For the leaves and rudiments of Rogersia 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 well 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?

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

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Rogersia is a great plant for garden landscaping

Every year the popularity of Rogers is growing, it is successfully grown not only in warm countries, but also in the climatic conditions of the middle zone.

The plant is named after the American admiral D. Rogers, who brought the flower out of China. Rogersia is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height.

The leaves are large on long stalks, which are purple-brown at first, then turn green, and by autumn they become reddish, purple, golden or bronze. Rogersia flowers are small and fragrant in pink, cream or white. The plant blooms for about one month, after which the leaves begin to grow rapidly.

Landing

Rogersia is a thermophilic and rather capricious plant. In order for it to please with fast growth and abundant flowering, you need to know and follow all the planting rules, choose a place especially carefully.

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Seat selection

The plant does not tolerate direct exposure to sunlight, it is better to choose a light partial shade for it, the place should be fertile and protected from the winds. The plot for Rogers needs a large one, since it grows rapidly and in the future can oppress nearby plants.

The ideal place for planting is near a reservoir, since Rogers is hygrophilous.

You can not plant several species next to each other, as they can get dusty. To prevent the plant from dying from frost, it is better for it to choose a place in the garden where the snow melts last. You cannot choose a lowland for this flower, where melt and rain water accumulates - the stagnation of liquid in the soil will lead to rotting and death of the plant.

Timing for boarding

Rogersia can be planted in spring and autumn, but experienced gardeners still advise autumn time, since the plant will vegetate better after wintering.

Soil preparation

The soil for Rogers should be rich in humus; forest soil with leaf particles and leaf humus should be added to it. The substrate is chosen moist, aerated, without moisture stagnation and loose.

Landing features

For planting, a deep hole is dug, a mixture of deciduous humus and manure is added to it. A mixture of sand and brick chips is placed on the bottom for drainage. The seedling is well watered, removed from the pot along with a lump of earth so as not to damage the roots. The rhizome is placed in a pit, covered with earth and tamped, watering the planting site and mulching the surface with crushed bark.

For more information on planting and growing Rogers, see the video:

Reproduction

The plant reproduces in two ways.

Seeds

This is a long and painstaking process, starting with which it is necessary to take into account the problems with seed germination, cross-pollination, the return of hybrids to the maternal forms, and a long period of growth.

The seeds are sown in a shallow container with a moist substrate and left for several weeks at a temperature of 0 ° C, then it is raised to 10-15 ° C. As soon as shoots have appeared, you need to ensure that the air in the room is humid. When the seedlings reach 15 cm, they are transplanted into separate containers, in spring and summer they can be taken outside, and in autumn they can be planted in open ground.

Dividing the bush

Rogersia is dug up in the fall and the rhizome is divided into several parts, which is then planted in flat trays with soil. They are stored indoors at a temperature of 5-10 ° C. The soil should always be slightly damp. In the spring, mature plants are planted in open ground.

Care

Rogersia does not require close attention and careful care, it is enough to follow a few simple rules for watering, feeding and pruning. This is a heat-loving plant, so it must be prepared for the winter period.The rhizome is located close to the surface of the earth, so you need to make sure that the roots are not exposed. If this happens, they are covered with soil or humus to avoid drying out.

If you follow the rules of care, Rogersia will decorate the garden with beautiful flowering.

Watering

Watering should be abundant and regular, since most of all the plant is afraid of drying out. If it is located next to a body of water, then it is enough to keep the soil moist. During dry and hot weather, you should not spare water for irrigation.

Pruning

This procedure is carried out as the rogers 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.

Preparing for winter

Rogersia can hardly endure severe frosts, but spring frosts are even more dangerous for her. To avoid the death of the plant, you need to choose a place in the garden for it, 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.

Top dressing

The plant needs regular application of mineral and organic fertilizers. Complex fertilizers should contain potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus. Rogers also needs other trace elements: magnesium, iron, molybdenum, copper, zinc, sulfur and boron. Organic fertilizers must be applied throughout the growing season.

Many gardeners believe that Rogersia is too whimsical plant for an average climatic zone. But, if you follow all the rules of planting and care, this heat-loving beauty will decorate any garden and landscape composition.

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Pest and disease control

Rogersia is very rarely subject to disease, since it contains antiseptic substances. But, if good drainage is not ensured during planting, the rhizome can rot.

The plant can be eaten by grape snails and slugs, sometimes a rust fungus infects the leaves. The damaged areas must be removed, and the plant must be treated with a fungicide. Processing is carried out only in warm weather in the morning. It is important to remember that the rogersia leaves must be dry.

With improper care, the plant loses leaves and flowers. This means that he lacks moisture, additional watering or transplanting is required. Strong winds and scorching sunlight cause dry patches and brown spots in Rogers. In this case, the plant must be transplanted or protected from negative influences.

Varieties

There are five known types of Rogers:

1. Rogers is horse chestnut. It is named after the shape of its leaves, which resemble chestnut leaves. At first they have a reddish tint, but turn green as they grow. The flowers are pale pink or white. In nature, it is found in the mountain pine forests of China, grows at an altitude of 2900-3000 m.
2. Rogersia elderflower. This is one of the most unpretentious and common species, it has massive leaves with a bronze tint. Flowers of ivory color, have a strong odor. Rogersia Elderberry comes from the Chinese provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan, in nature it grows in mountain pine forests. This Rogersia species blooms in July.
3. Rogers feathery. A small plant up to 70 cm high, has branched inflorescences of white-pink color and low leaves. Two garden forms are known: Superba and Alba.
4. Rogersia Henrici. The plant grows up to 1 meter in height, can grow in open sunny places. The leaves are initially beige, and as they grow, they become bright green.
5. Rogersia hundredfold. It is the largest species, reaching a height of 160 cm. The plant has branched inflorescences of white or cream color and sweeping leaves. It grows naturally in Japan, Korea and China. Rogersia stoolis blooms from mid-June to mid-July.

For photos of Rogers species, see the gallery:

Application in landscape design

Rogersia is often used in shady gardens. It looks luxurious against the background of ferns, bells, astilbe, hosta, next to magnolia, juniper, thuja, as well as coniferous shrubs and bonsai.

This plant is planted in rocky gardens, in flower beds, in large rockeries, along the edges of paths and near artificial reservoirs. The flower looks harmoniously with low-growing perennials: astilbe, epimediums, drooping, Morrow sedge, ostrich, tiarella.

Rogersia is an exotic beauty from China. Despite the difficulties in care, she has become the favorite of many gardeners and landscape designers. The most important thing is to choose the right place and time for planting, prepare the soil and do not forget about regular watering. To prevent the plant from dying in winter and early spring, it must be protected from frost. Done correctly, Rogersia will delight you with fast growth and abundant flowering.

Jul 15, 2015Elena Tymoshchuk

Sometimes on your personal plot you want to plant some interesting and extraordinary, if not to say mysterious, plant. Most of these exotic garden pets, which you can buy in flower shops, are very capricious and require laborious care.

And yet, among the "exotics" you can always pick up a pretty, and most importantly, unpretentious plant, which can be used to nicely decorate an empty flower bed or front garden. Today we will talk about such an ornamental deciduous plant as Rogersia, talk about how to plant in open ground, grow and care for this garden crop, and how to propagate it correctly.

Rogersia: varieties and varieties

Cute exotic Rogers is a large plant that has effectively settled in parks and alleys of European cities. This horticultural crop is named after the American Admiral Rogers, who, upon seeing the charming plant, decided to take it out of China. By the way, about 9 species of Rogers grow there. Despite its beautiful and picturesque appearance, unpretentiousness and amazing resistance to the whims of nature, in Russia long-term Rogers is only gaining its popularity.

Exotic culture takes root perfectly in our gardens

This horticultural crop belongs to the saxifrage family. Each Rogersia plant attracts with its monumentality and decorativeness. Growing more and more every year, this perennial plant forms a mighty flower bed, which consists of many vegetative rosettes and is completely strewn with flower stalks directed into the sky.

The length of the peduncles is impressive: it can reach 1.5 meters. Rogersia blooms from the beginning of spring to the end of summer with beautiful inflorescences of snow-white, pale yellowish and pinkish flowers, thinning the most delicate aroma. And all this beauty is surrounded by spectacular large leaves of a juicy green color.

Rogers horse chestnut

To distinguish Rogers, it is enough to look closely at the leaves: they can be finger-dissected or feathery. Most common horse chestnut rogers... The plant received such an unusual name due to the interesting shape of its leaves: they have clear similarities with the leaves of a horse chestnut.

Rogers foot

Finger-dissected leaves boasts and foot rogers... True, the leaves have one feature: large denticles are located along the edge, and at the end they seem to be cut off. The flowering of this species can be observed a little earlier than the others, and it spreads more actively.

Rogers feathery

Feathery rogers has leaves of a pinnate and slightly elongated shape. Their length can reach 50 cm. This species will decorate your garden with juicy pink, creamy and white flowers.

Planting a plant

In order for Rogersia to tirelessly delight you with colorful flowering, and its foliage does not lose its lush shape and emerald hue, the soil for planting must be enriched with humus, peat or compost. The root system is buried in the prepared soil by only 4-7 cm.

Attention! It is not recommended to plant the plant in areas open to sunlight, otherwise the leaves will begin to burn and the plant will most likely lose its decorative appearance.

Before planting Rogers, be sure to enrich the soil with fertilizers.

After 2-3 years after disembarkation, the Rogers will reach adult size. This fact should be taken into account if you are thinking about creating decorative flower arrangements in landscape design. The right planting site and nutrient-rich soil is half the success of growing a beautiful and healthy plant.

Rogers care

It is very simple to care for a garden plant: with the onset of spring, Rogers is cleaned of old leaves, the soil is mulched, and the culture is fed with organic fertilizers. You need to protect the plant from spring frosts using non-woven fabric.

Attention! If you notice that the roots are slightly peeking out of the soil, then they need to be covered with earth.
After the plant has bloomed, all peduncles are carefully cut off, dry and ugly leaves are removed, and closer to autumn, all shoots are cut off.

Fertilization and feeding

The Exotic Rogers will gratefully respond to organic and mineral nutrition, which is considered an essential element in crop cultivation.

Feed your crop during the growing season to keep it blooming

In addition to phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen, a comprehensive feed for Rogers should contain the following trace elements:

• copper;
• zinc;
• sulfur;
• molybdenum;
• magnesium.

Top dressing is applied throughout the growing season, but it is especially important to help the plant during the period of active growth and flowering.

Reproduction of Rogers

If it becomes necessary to divide the bushes of the culture, then choose the spring or autumn period for this. For planting plants, you can use by dividing rhizomes... With the onset of autumn, the root system is cut into small pieces (up to 10 cm) and planted in special boxes to a depth of 5-7 cm. For about 4 months, these boxes should be kept in a room with a temperature of +5 - + 10 ° C, and the soil in them should moisturize periodically. After the culture has germinated, it is transplanted into a peat pot, and in the spring - into the ground.

The easiest way to propagate Rogersia bushes is by dividing rhizomes

Seed propagation is rarely used. And all because the germination of seeds is low, and the plants themselves will bloom only after 3-4 years.

Diseases and pests

Rogersia is insensitive to pests and practically does not get sick. It is extremely rare that fungus or rot is found on it. But if this happened, then the affected shoots are necessarily removed, and the plant is treated with a fungicide solution for preventive purposes.

Rogersia: Combination with other plants

Due to the fact that Rogersia is very beautiful and decorative, in combination with other plants, it forms unusual and picturesque plant compositions. A wonderful neighborhood is revealed with bergenia, fern and delicate bells. The plant also looks very impressive in single-species flower beds, comfortably located in a darkened place, for example, under the crown of a tree.

Rogersia in the flowerbed

Tall plants are also suitable as companions: with them they will create a single horizontal surface. The motley mess, which is formed by rogers of various species and other shade-tolerant perennials (this can be red horned goat weed, lungwort, periwinkle), looks beautiful.

Rogers in Landscaping

Rogers in Landscaping

Using this exotic plant, you can effectively decorate any flower bed, mixborder, improve an artificial reservoir or pond. Perfectly complements the Rogersia and the rocky garden, it fits in interestingly with large rockeries, where it will act as a high-rise dominant. But on small alpine slides, it is better not to use a Rogers due to its height.

Growing Rogersia: video

Rogers: photo