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Pruning guide · Perennial
Rodgersia (Rodgersia aesculifolia): when and how to prune
Rodgersia aesculifolia
Rodgersia (Rodgersia aesculifolia) is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–July |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Rodgersia (Rodgersia aesculifolia): when to prune it?
It is not pruned. Only in March do you cut off the dead leaves and old stems.
What else to prune in those months? March
Rodgersia (Rodgersia aesculifolia): how to prune it?
- Cut dead stems and old leaves down to just above the ground in March, before the new shoots appear.
- Leave the seed plumes until then: they look good in autumn and winter.
- If you do not want seed, you can cut off faded plumes in summer.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Rodgersia (Rodgersia aesculifolia) flowers in June–July, when it attracts bees.
- If you only cut back in March, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
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Plant profile: Rodgersia (Rodgersia aesculifolia) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.