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Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculatum' (v)

gold-spotted Japanese farfugium

A rhizomatous evergreen perennial to 60cm in height, with large, slightly fleshy, glossy rich green, kidney-shaped leaves blotched with yellow, and daisy-like yellow flowers 4cm across

Other common names
leopard plant
Synonyms
Ligularia 'Leopard'
Ligularia 'Spotted Leopard'
see moreLigularia tussilaginea 'Aureo-maculata'
Farfugium tussilagineum 'Aureomaculatum'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 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 Yellow
Summer Green Yellow
Autumn Green Yellow
Winter Yellow Green Yellow
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
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

Grows well in most fertile soils but will require protection from cold, drying winds. In colder climes provide a deep winter mulch

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in winter or spring or by division in spring. May not come true from seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • 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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