Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum' (v)
gold-spotted Japanese farfugium
A rhizomatous evergreen perennial to 60cm in height, with large, slightly fleshy, glossy rich green, kidney-shaped leaves blotched with yellow, and daisy-like yellow flowers 4cm across
Other common names
leopard plantSynonyms
Ligularia 'Leopard'Ligularia 'Spotted Leopard'
see moreLigularia tussilaginea 'Aureo-maculata'
Farfugium tussilagineum 'Aureomaculatum'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter | Yellow | Green Yellow |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Farfugium are rhizomatous evergreen perennials with simple, rounded or ovate leaves and branched clusters of daisy-like bright yellow flowers in late autumn and early winter
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in most fertile soils but will require protection from cold, drying winds. In colder climes provide a deep winter mulch
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in winter or spring or by division in spring. May not come true from seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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