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leopard plant [3]

Farfugium japonicum

Low Maintenance

Genus: Farfugium
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: spotted colt's foot

About this plant

A slightly tender clump-forming evergreen perennial to 60cm in height, with large, slightly fleshy, glossy rich green, kidney-shaped leaves. Branched clusters of daisy-like bright yellow flowers 4cm across are borne in late autumn and early winter

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in winter or spring or by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalArchitecturalPatio Container

Planting Places

Pond MarginsOutdoorConservatoryGravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years