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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Rodgersia pinnata bears clusters of bright-pink, star-shaped flowers on dark-red stems from mid- to late summer. The leaves emerge purplish-bronze in spring, maturing to green in summer. Rodgersia pinnata 'Chocolate Wing' has chocolate-tinged, bronze-green foliage, which contrasts with the small pink flowers.

For the best coloured leaves grow Rodgersia pinnata 'Chocolate Wing' in a sheltered, sunny spot in moist soil, such as in the margins of a pond or stream. It works well when grown alongside shuttlecock ferns. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring.

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Rodgersia ‘Chocolate wings’ and wildlife

Rodgersia ‘Chocolate wings’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Rodgersia ‘Chocolate wings’ poisonous?

Rodgersia ‘Chocolate wings’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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