Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata' (v)
variegated bar-room plant
An evergreen perennial to 60cm, forming a clump of leathery, narrowly elliptic, dark green leaves irregularly striped with creamy-white
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Variegated White | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Brown | Green Variegated White | ||
Autumn | Green Variegated White | |||
Winter | Green Variegated White |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Aspidistra are rhizomatous, evergreen perennials with upright, leathery, elliptic or lance-shaped leaves and inconspicuous brownish flowers borne on the rhizome
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass or in a frost-free enviroment. Tolerant of some neglect
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, thrips and vine weevils
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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