Farfugium japonicum
leopard plant
A slightly tender clump-forming evergreen perennial to 60cm in height, with large, slightly fleshy, glossy rich green, kidney-shaped leaves. Branched clusters of daisy-like bright yellow flowers 4cm across are borne in late autumn and early winter
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter | Yellow | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or 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
Correct
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
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Sub-tropical
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
- Flower borders and beds
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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