Rodgersia pinnata 'Die Stoltze'
Translating as 'the proud one', this cultivar features glossy green pinnate leaves with wide, flattened flower trusses. The feathered foliage can reach impressive dimensions, creating substantial mounds. Pink flowers are held in broad panicles that stand prominently above the leaf canopy.
Requires shade or dappled light with soil that holds moisture reliably through summer. The glossy leaf finish distinguishes it from many other rodgersias. Spreads slowly by short rhizomes, forming expanding clumps over time. Excellent architectural plant for shade borders and woodland gardens. European selection.
Growing Conditions
Light: part shade to shade
Moisture: moist
Soil: humus-rich moisture-retentive
Hardiness zone: 4
Maintenance: moderate
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 120
Spread (cm): 100
Habit: upright clump
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: June–July
Seasonal interest: bold pinnate foliage; summer flowers; architectural presence
Foliage: glossy green
Flower: pink
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: shade gardens; woodland borders; moist sites
Features: glossy green pinnate foliage; wide flattened trusses; pink flowers; bold architectural form; slow rhizomatous spread
Notes: glossy foliage; wide flower trusses; European selection; slow spreading