Boehmeria japonica
A herbaceous perennial grown for its attractive foliage. It has pairs of green leaves which are deeply veined and have crisply serrated margins. In late summer-autumn, strings of pale pink-green flowers develop which look like pipecleaners
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Genus
Boehmeria is a genus of 47 species of flowering plants in the nettle family. They may be trees, shrubs or perennials, are extremely hardy and provide a stable food source for butterflies and moths.
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any deep, moisture retentive soil in partial shade
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Sub-tropical
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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