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Ligularia dentata Dark Beauty - Leopard Plant

Ligularia dentata Dark Beauty
Leopard Plant

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New to the world of botany, this perennial has large, very dark leaves that range from coppery green to dark brown, with a purplish-brown underside! This Ligularia is a spectacular perennial that forms a huge rounded clump adorned with tall corymbs of large yellow-orange daisies, vibrant in contrast to the kidney-shaped leaves that take on a leathery appearance. It is a plant for sunny, moist locations par excellence! Hardy and fast-growing, it thrives easily in any good garden soil, from moist to wet, in full sun or partial shade.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
70 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Ligularia dentata 'Dark Beauty' is a new variety with large leaves, ranging from copper green to dark brown, with a purple-brown underside! This Ligularia is spectacular with its enormous rounded clump adorned in the middle of summer with tall corymbs of large yellow-orange daisies, which are vibrant in contrast to the thick, dark kidney-shaped leaves, like leather. It is a perennial of wet places par excellence! Robust and fast-growing, it thrives easily in any good garden soil, moist to wet, in full sun or partial shade. Being large in size, it is an excellent groundcover plant in flower beds, as a specimen plant, or at the edge of a water feature.

 

Ligularia dentata, Leopard Plant, originates from China and Japan. The belong to the large family of Asteraceae. In sprin, this perennial forms a massive rounded clump reaching 1.2 m in height and 1 m (3ft) in width. Its growth is fast. The large leaves, approximately 30 cm (12in) in diameter, are carried by long petioles. They are tough, cordate at the base, and very rounded, with heavily dentate edges. From July to September, corymbs or inflorescences bloom in capitula, which we call flowers. Each capitulum, 10 cm (4in) wide, is composed of a row of ligulate florets, which are bright orange-yellow at the base, arranged in a loose collar around a central disc that is browner. These bloom at the top of tall, red and ramified stems, from an orange bud. The vegetation of Ligularia disappears in winter and regrows again in spring.

 

Plant Ligularia dentata 'Dark Beauty' in moist, rich, deep, neutral to acidic soil. This plant cannot tolerate water shortage and adapts very well to clay soils if they are humus-rich and not waterlogged. Ligularia dentata 'Dark Beauty' can be planted in groups of 3 to 6 plants or as a specimen plant, for example at the edge of a pond or in very moist areas of the garden. Combine it with other perennials with lighter or even golden foliage, such as hostas, Carex morrowii, lysimachias, and willowherbs, to decorate the edges of water features. The purplish and reddish blooms of certain heucheras and persicarias will bring out the full depth of the dark colour of its ornamental foliage. It may naturalise where the soil is constantly moist, protected from the scorching rays of the sun. It is a good plant to enhance a shaded area, on the north side of the house or to form a lush groundcover at the edge of a pathway, in a partially shaded border.

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Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 10 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour brown

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Ligularia

Species

dentata

Cultivar

Dark Beauty

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Leopard Plant

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference886141

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Planting and care

Plant Ligularia dentata 'Dark Beauty' in moist, rich, deep, neutral to acidic soil as it dislikes the presence of excessive limestone in the soil. This plant does not tolerate a lack of water. It adapts well to clay soils, if they are not waterlogged. Plant this Ligularia in partial shade or in a sunny position, sheltered from strong winds and scorching sunlight. Adding compost at the start of the growing season will promote the growth of this hungry plant. This Ligularia requires little maintenance, a light clearing of the clumps can be done in autumn. Special attention should be paid to frequent attacks by gastropods.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge, Pond edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, Clay to humus-rich

Care

Pruning instructions A light clearing of clumps can be carried out in the autumn. Regularly remove faded flowers.
Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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