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Ligularia wilsoniana - Leopard Plant

Ligularia wilsoniana
Wilsons leopard plant

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Majestic ornamental plant, with the appearance of an exotic giant. Its magnificent decorative foliage is a medium green color and in summer, it is dominated by long stems carrying bright yellow flowers, grouped in pyramid-shaped clusters. A robust perennial plant with large growth, loving shade and moisture, this Ligularia is a structuring and lush plant that has a beautiful effect in shaded and humid areas of the garden!
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Ligularia wilsoniana is an impressive and majestic ornamental plant, with a giant-like appearance. Its spectacular medium green decorative foliage is dominated, from summer to autumn, by long stems of bright yellow flowers, grouped in pyramidal clusters. A robust perennial plant with a large development, loving coolness, shade and humidity, this Ligularia is a structuring and luxuriant plant, of the most beautiful effect in the shaded and humid areas of the garden!

 

This Ligularia is an Asteraceae native to central China. This variety is a vigorous herbaceous perennial plant forming a massive tuft, with broad basal leaves, from 60 to 80 cm (24 to 32in), more or less heart-shaped, and strongly toothed. Its deciduous medium green foliage, tough, textured and luxuriant, has very high decorative qualities. It measures up to 2 meters (7 feet) in height with a spread of about one meter. From July to September, tall slender stems rise above the foliage, carrying pyramidal clusters of bright yellow flowers, with a very wide corolla diameter of 7 to 8 cm (3in). The flowering of this Ligularia attracts many pollinating insects.

 

The etymology of the word Ligularia comes from the Latin ligula, meaning strap, alluding to the ligules or corollas composing the flowers.

Wilsoniana was attributed to it in honor of Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930), a famous English botanist who discovered many species of Asian origin during his numerous travels in Asia.

 

With great longevity, vigor and high cold resistance, this Ligularia The Rocket appreciates moist soils, even clayey ones, and partial shade, or even complete shade. Forming an imposing, dense and compact mass, measuring 80 cm (32in) to 1 m (3ft) in all directions, excluding flowering, its magnificent foliage will create a sensation in the garden, in shaded and humid areas. This magnificent ornamental plant will be particularly suitable for pond borders (pond, ditch, basin, stream). It can be planted as a solitary plant or in groups of 3 to 5 specimens, combining different varieties of Ligularia. It will also be ideally placed in flower beds or mixed borders, tolerating even a semi-sunny to sunny position, as long as the soil remains moist and fresh, a necessary condition for the development of its generous foliage. Slowly establishing itself, it takes two to three years for this Ligularia to reach its adult size. It will be the perfect companion for many shade and bank perennial plants such as the Campanula lactiflora, Hosta, Rodgersia, Kirengeshoma, Astilbe, Pigamon, Le Soleil Vivace, Siberian Veronica, Marsh Spurge, or Iris chrysographes. It will also work wonders when planted in a large container, while remaining very vigilant about the constant moisture of its substrate.

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Ligularia wilsoniana - Leopard Plant (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Panicle, Cluster, Spike, Flower head
Flower size 7 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Ligularia

Species

wilsoniana

Family

Asteracées

Other common names

Wilsons leopard plant

Origin

China

Product reference93861

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Planting and care

The Ligularia wilsoniana is a vigorous and resistant plant, extremely hardy, capable of withstanding temperatures well below -20°C (-4°F). Having significant water needs, its substrate should remain constantly moist, but not excessively so. It should be planted in spring or autumn, in a humus-bearing, loose, deep, and moist soil, or in a heavy and clayey soil. It prefers partially shaded or fully shaded situations, but can tolerate occasional exposure to sunlight as long as the soil remains cool and moist. Direct sunlight and drought will cause its foliage to wilt and its flowers to fade. This is a sign that generous watering is required. It is recommended to mulch the base with organic compost to maintain freshness during summer. It is advised to protect it from strong winds that can bend its flowering stems and damage its foliage. Staking of the floral stems can be done to support them during flowering. A very easy plant, its maintenance consists of removing damaged leaves and cutting back faded stems. In spring, adding compost will be beneficial for abundant flowering. Clean the clump at the end of winter. As it establishes slowly, it is recommended to leave the Ligularia in place for a long time. Propagation can be done by dividing clumps in spring or autumn. While it is not susceptible to any diseases, its young foliage is a feast for snails and slugs. It is highly recommended to monitor the emergence of young leaves to prevent any gastropod invasion.
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Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Pond edge
Type of use Border, Back of border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 4 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, Wet

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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