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Pruning guide · Perennial
Featherleaf rodgersia (Rodgersia pinnata): when and how to prune
Rodgersia pinnata
Featherleaf rodgersia (Rodgersia pinnata) is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | July–August |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Featherleaf rodgersia (Rodgersia pinnata): when to prune it?
One tidy-up a year is enough: in March, before the new leaves emerge.
What else to prune in those months? March
Featherleaf rodgersia (Rodgersia pinnata): how to prune it?
- Cut the old leaf stalks and seed heads off just above the ground.
- Watch out for the fat buds on the rhizome and do not damage them.
- Leave the dead leaves in place over winter: they protect the buds from frost.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Featherleaf rodgersia (Rodgersia pinnata) flowers in July–August, 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.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Featherleaf rodgersia (Rodgersia pinnata) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.