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Farfugium japonicum Gigantea

Farfugium japonicum Gigantea
Leopard Plant, Green Leopard Plant

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Beautiful plant, very well packaged and arrived on time. I am looking forward to it settling in generously.

Delphine, 09/10/2024

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The plant is endowed with significant growth and oversized, glossy leaves that can reach a diameter of 45 cm (18in). The evergreen cluster produces small yellow daisies in October. Perennial rhizomatous plant for shady places and humid environments, hardy up to -10°C (14°F).
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
80 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 'Gigantea' (or var. giganteum) is remarkable for its development and the size of its leaves. This very beautiful rhizomatous and evergreen perennial plant is a close relative of ligularias, which particularly appreciates shaded places and humid environments, in not too cold climates. It forms opulent clusters composed of immense round leaves, the dark green lamina of which shines like a mirror. It blooms in October, forming a few clusters of flowers similar to small yellow daisies. It is a somewhat sensitive plant, interesting for adding a beautiful exotic and lush touch to wet areas of the garden, for example at the edge of a pond. It will be particularly enhanced in a basin or a large pot wider than it is tall.

The Farfugium japonicum is native to Japan, coastal areas bordering watercourses. Its underground rhizome is not very invasive. The Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum closely resembles it, but its development is more significant and it develops immense glossy leaves. It is a perennial that forms large, somewhat loose clumps, tall and wide, reaching 80 cm (32in) at maturity, or even more in optimal conditions. It spreads slowly but steadily if the place suits it. It bears on long, sturdy petioles large tomentose leaves during their growth, which become thick and shiny like leather when mature, somewhat resembling those of water lilies. Each leaf, measuring up to 45 cm (18in) in diameter, is marked with deep veins and has a turned-up edge. From October, a few flowering stems rise above the foliage, adorned with yellow heads, 2 to 3 cm (1in) wide, grouped in loose panicles.

The Farfugium japonicum and its varieties are little known and not widely distributed in our region, despite the beauty of their foliage. However, they are very useful for adding an exotic and original touch to shaded areas, even late in the season. 'Gigantea', being more opulent, is no more invasive than the others. It fears temperatures below -10°C (14°F). As it loves humidity and dislikes the sun, it can be planted near a pond, in a damp woodland. It can be paired with Galanthus, Solomon's seals, ligularias, rodgersias, Actaea, but also with well-established peonies. In a Japanese garden, under trees, the shape and brilliance of the leaves, the yellow brightness of the flowers and the matte grey of stones will form a graphic composition. It also grows very well in pots to overwinter in a cold greenhouse, while spending the summer on a shady terrace.

The Japanese consume the spring leaves as cooked vegetables, as well as the buds and flowers in tempura. They also make a liqueur with the flower buds and flowers.

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Farfugium japonicum Gigantea (Foliage) Foliage
Farfugium japonicum Gigantea (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 80 cm
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Growth rate normal
Suckering/invasive plant

Botanical data

Genus

Farfugium

Species

japonicum

Cultivar

Gigantea

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Leopard Plant, Green Leopard Plant

Origin

Southeast Asia

Product reference833191

Planting and care

The Farfugium japonicum is easily grown in shade or partial shade, in constantly moist or even wet, ordinary but fertile soil. Its cultivation requires an annual addition of compost on the surface, or fertilizer in spring to enrich the soil. It is hardy up 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, install a mulch of leaves or plant debris to protect the stump.

The Farfugium japonicum is easily grown in a large pot, with proper watering. The pots will be overwintered in a cold greenhouse, allowing the plant to retain its leaves in regions where winter is too harsh. Beware of attacks by 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 faded flowers regularly, to encourage the flowers to renew themselves.
Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs protection
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