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Japanese silver leaf

Farfugium japonicum 'Argenteum' (v)

Genus: Farfugium
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 60cm tall, prized for its glossy foliage. The large, kidney-shaped leaves are held on long stalks, and are dark green with irregular, creamy-white margins. Yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced in loose clusters in autumn and 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 DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in partial shade; will tolerate more sun if the ground stays moist. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Provide a deep, dry winter mulch in cold areas.

Pruning

No pruning required. Trim off dead leaves in spring

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

OutdoorPond Margins

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