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Farfugium japonicum

Farfugium japonicum
Leopard Plant, Green Leopard Plant

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Very nice surprise for this big young plant that I've been looking for a long time, even though the gastropods have enjoyed a few leaves.

Monique, 26/07/2022

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Perennial rhizomatous plant for shady places and humid environments. The clump of large heart-shaped, glossy leaves produces clusters of small yellow daisies in October. Bring a touch of lushness to the wet areas of your garden by planting this lovely frost-tender young plant if your climate allows it.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Farfugium japonicum or Ligularia tussilagineum, is a beautiful perennial plant with rhizomes and evergreen foliage, closely related to ligularias. It thrives in shady and humid areas. It forms clumps of large heart-shaped leaves, with a glossy medium green colour. In October, it produces clusters of small upright yellow daisy-like flowers above its beautiful foliage. It is a somewhat tender plant with an exotic appearance, making it interesting to bring a touch of lushness to wet areas in the garden, by a pond, or even in a large pot.

The Farfugium japonicum, sometimes called the leopard plant in its variegated forms, is native to coastal areas of Japan, along riverbanks. Its underground rhizome is not very invasive. It is a very attractive perennial that forms loose clumps, growing up to 60 cm (24in) in height and width at maturity. It spreads slowly but steadily if the conditions are suitable. It produces long, sturdy petioles with large tomentose leaves during its growth, which become thick and glossy like leather when mature, somewhat resembling water lily leaves. Each leaf measures 10 to 30 cm (4 to 12in) in diameter. From October onwards, the flower stalks rise above the foliage, bearing a few yellow heads, 2 to 3 cm (1in) wide, grouped in loose panicles.

The Farfugium japonicum, little known and not widely distributed in our country, is nevertheless very useful for adding an exotic touch to shaded areas, even late in the season. It is not invasive and is sensitive to temperatures below -10°C. As it loves humidity and dislikes sunlight, it can be planted near a pond or in a moist woodland. It can be paired with Galanthus, Solomon's seals, ligularias, and well-established peonies. In a Japanese garden, under trees, the leaf shape, the yellow brightness of the flowers, and the matte grey of stones will create a very graphic ensemble. It also grows well in pots for overwintering in a cold greenhouse, while spending the summer on a shaded terrace.

In Japan, the spring leaves are consumed as cooked vegetables, as well as the flower buds and flowers in tempura. They also make a liqueur with the flower buds and flowers.

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Farfugium japonicum (Flowering) Flowering
Farfugium japonicum (Foliage) Foliage
Farfugium japonicum (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time October to November
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal
Suckering/invasive plant

Botanical data

Genus

Farfugium

Species

japonicum

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Leopard Plant, Green Leopard Plant

Origin

Southeast Asia

Product reference822021

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Planting and care

The Farfugium japonicum is easily grown in shade or partial shade, in a constantly moist or even wet, ordinary but fertile soil. Its cultivation requires an annual top dressing of compost or spring fertiliser to enrich the soil. It is hardy down to -10/-12°C (14/10.4°F), regrowing from the stump in spring. Its foliage disappears below -7°C (19.4°F). To help it withstand cold winters, apply a mulch of leaves or plant debris to protect the stump.

The Farfugium japonicum can be easily grown in a large pot, with careful watering. The pots should be overwintered in a cold greenhouse, allowing the plant to retain its leaves in regions where the winter is too severe. Beware of attacks from gastropods, which are fond of young shoots.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 2 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, humus-bearing, well-drained.

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the flowers regularly, cutting them back to encourage the flowers to renew themselves.
Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs protection
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