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Farfugium japonicum 'Kaimon Dake' (v)

leopard plant 'Kaimon Dake'

A clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 30cm tall, grown for its large, variegated white foliage, speckled with dark green towards the centres, with the foliage becoming more solid green as the plant matures. Yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced in loose clusters from November to January

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 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 Variegated White
Summer Yellow Green Variegated White
Autumn Green Variegated White
Winter Green Variegated White
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
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
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • 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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