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Farfugium japonicum 'Crispatum'

leopard plant 'Crispatum'

'Crispatum' is a large-leaved perennial with loose, pale, daisy flowers in late summer. The handsome leaves are rounded and entire with wavy, crinkled edges

Synonyms
Ligularia 'Crested Leopard'
Ligularia tussilaginea 'Cristata'
see moreFarfugium japonicum 'Crested Leopard'
Farfugium 'Martian Invader'
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Farfugium japonicum var. cristatum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical 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

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in shelter in sun or semi-shade. Frost hardy

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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