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Rogersia is one of the perennial plants. This plant is of particular value due to its rather large leaves and inflorescences, which have a surprisingly pleasant honey aroma.
All there are many different varieties of this plant. The difference between these varieties is in the shape, color of leaves and inflorescences, as well as in the height of the bushes. The bloom of Rogers begins in the month of July and lasts until the autumn period.
The most common types of Rogers
Rogersia horse chestnut is capable of reaching a height of about one hundred centimeters. The leaves of this plant are painted in green tones with a bronze tint, the flowers of this plant can be either pale pink or white. Feathery Rogers is about sixty centimeters high, the young leaves of this plant are painted in reddish tones, and the flowers are cream.
Podofilovaya Rogersia in height will be about one meter, the leaves are endowed with a slight bronze tint, and the flowers can be either cream or white. Henrici Rogersia in height can even exceed eighty centimeters, the young leaves of the plant are painted in brown tones, and the flowers can be either pale pink or cream in color.
Description of the features of the care and cultivation of Rogers
For planting this plant, it is recommended to select shaded areas, and the soil should be loose, fertile and fairly well drained. It is noteworthy that in some cases it is permissible to grow this plant in open sunny areas, but in this case, Rogers will need abundant and regular watering. Actually, in any case, the plant needs moderate but regular watering. However, on the driest days, this watering should be increased.
For the favorable development of this plant, additional feeding through complex mineral fertilizers will be required: such measures should be taken approximately once a month throughout the summer period. As for organic fertilizers, they must be applied during planting, and besides that, also in the summer. Such fertilizers should be alternated with mineral fertilizers.
For the winter period, it is recommended to cut off the ground part of the Rogers, and the plantings themselves need to be mulched with a small layer of compost. In addition, it is permissible to cover plantings with dry fallen leaves.
In the spring, overnight planting should be covered with any non-woven material. This circumstance should be associated with the fact that young plants will suffer greatly from recurrent frosts. It is noteworthy that in one place this plant can grow even for many years, while the Rogersia will not lose its natural decorative effect.
It is important to note that under the most favorable conditions, this plant will spread very quickly, for this reason, it will be necessary to carefully monitor the distribution of Rogers. Actually, in general, this plant grows rather slowly, but over time, the formation of very dense thickets of Rogers will surely occur.
Reproduction of Rogers
Reproduction of this plant can occur by dividing the bush. Such measures should be taken in the spring. In this case, the sections should be sprinkled with crushed charcoal. Delenki must be immediately planted in a permanent place, while the distance between them should be about sixty centimeters. It is recommended to apply organic fertilizers to the planting holes, as well as to ensure good drainage. After planting, plants need to be watered abundantly.
