Petasites japonicus var. giganteus 'Variegatus'
A spreading, rhizomatous perennial with large, rounded to kidney shaped green leaves splashed and streaked with cream and white. Leaves can be up to 1m across, held on stalks up to 1.5m long. Dense clusters of greenish-white flowers are produced in late winter and early spring before the leaves emerge
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | Green Cream White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Cream White | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Petasites are perennial plants, usually large, with thick rhizomes or stems. Leaves are often very large and either heart-shaped or kidney-shaded. Scapes or stems many-headed, with any leaves usually reduced to scales. Flowers dioecious in usually rayless heads, purple or white, rarely yellowish, borne in panicles or racemes at the ends of the scapes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, fertile soil that is permanently moist but not stagnant, in partial or full shade. Spreads rapidly and has the potential to become a nuisance if left unchecked
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Ground cover
Pruning
Remove the old foliage before the onset of new growth in late winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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