Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum
giant leopard plant
A clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 60cm tall, prized for its glossy foliage. The dark green, kidney-shaped leaves are held on long stalks and can reach more than 30cm across. Yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced in loose clusters in autumn and winter
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–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 West–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
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in partial shade; will tolerate more sun if the ground stays moist. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Provide a deep, dry winter mulch in cold areas.
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
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required. Trim off dead leaves in spring
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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