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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

Synonyms
Aspidistra lurida hort. non Ker-Gawl. 'Variegata'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H3
Botanical 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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