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Ligularia dentata - Leopard Plant

Ligularia dentata
Leopard Plant

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Very good recovery for this young plant planted as soon as it was received, lots of new leaves already sprouted... unfortunately immediately attacked by the slimy ones! but that's the life of the garden, isn't it?

Lydia, 06/05/2023

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A majestic ornamental plant, with the appearance of an exotic giant. Its magnificent rounded decorative leaves, dark green to bronze, are dominated in summer by long spikes of flowers, which are yellow-orange, in pyramid-shaped clusters. A robust perennial plant with large growth, loving shade and moisture.  This Ligularia is a structural and luxuriant plant, with a beautiful effect in shaded and moist areas of the garden!
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March to April, October to November
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Ligularia dentata is an impressive and majestic ornamental plant, with a giant-like appearance. Its spectacular decorative foliage is dark green to deep bronze, and in summer, it is dominated by long spikes of yellow-orange flowers with a brown centre, grouped in pyramidal clusters. This robust perennial plant thrives in damp, shady, and wet conditions, and it adds structure and beauty to the shaded and moist areas of the garden!

 

Ligularia dentata, also known as Ligularia clivorum and Ligularia dentate, is a large perennial native to China and Japan, belonging to the Asteraceae family. Forming an imposing mass, this vigorous, compact, and bushy species reaches a height of 1 to 1.50 meters (3 to 5 feet) with a spread of 1 meter (3 feet). Its abundant glossy leaves are 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12in) long, and are dentate and rounded with deep fan-shaped veins. The basal leaves are heart-shaped, leathery, ranging from dark green to deep bronze, almost mahogany on the reverse, and their long petioles are red. From July to October, large corymbs, 2 to 10 cm (1 to 4in) in diameter, composed of numerous yellow-orange flowers with a brown centre, bloom on tall branching stems tinged with purple. The delicately fragrant flowers attract many pollinating insects.

 

With great longevity, this vigorous and very cold-resistant Ligularia prefers wet soils, even heavy soil including clay, or marshy soils, as well as semi-shade, or even complete shade. Forming an imposing, dense, and compact mass, measuring 80 cm (32in) to 1 m (3ft) in diameter, its magnificent foliage will make an impression in the garden, in shaded and wet areas. This magnificent ornamental plant will be particularly suitable for the water's edge (pond, ditch, basin, stream...). It will also be ideal for flower beds or mixed borders, even tolerating a relatively sunny position, provided that the soil remains moist and wet, a necessary condition for the development of its foliage. Slow to establish, it takes two to three years for this Ligularia to reach its adult size. It will be the perfect companion for many perennial shade plants such as Campanula lactiflora, Hosta, Rodgersia, Kirengeshoma, Astilbe, Thalictrum, Ligularia stenocephala, Veronikastrum sibiricum, Euphorbia palustris, or Iris chrysographes. It will also work wonders when planted in a large pot, as long as there is constant moisture in its substrate.

 

The etymology of the word Ligularia comes from the Latin word "ligula," meaning strap or strip, referring to the ligules or corollas that make up the flowers. Dentata refers to the dentate leaves of this Ligularia.

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Ligularia dentata - Leopard Plant (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time July to October
Inflorescence Corymb, Cluster, Spike, Flower head
Flower size 5 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Ligularia

Species

dentata

Family

Astéracées

Other common names

Leopard Plant

Origin

China

Product reference93771

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Planting and care

Ligularia dentata is a vigorous and resistant plant, extremely hardy, capable of withstanding temperatures well below -20°C (-4°F). Having significant water requirements, its substrate should remain constantly moist, but not waterlogged. It should be planted in spring or autumn, in a humus-rich, loose, deep and moist soil, or in a heavy soil, even clay or marshy soil. It prefers semi-shaded or complete shade, but can tolerate sun as long as the soil remains damp and moist. Direct sunlight and drought can cause the foliage to wilt and the flowers to fade. This is a sign that generous watering is needed. It is recommended to mulch the base of the plant with organic compost to maintain moisture during summer. It is also advisable to protect it from strong winds that can bend its flower stems and damage its foliage. Staking the flower stems can be done to support them during flowering. A very easy plant to care for, maintenance only involves removing damaged leaves and cutting back faded stems. In spring, adding compost will be beneficial for abundant flowering. Tidy the clump at the end of winter. As it establishes slowly, it is advisable to leave this Ligularia in place for a long time. Propagation can be done by dividing clumps every 3 or 4 years, in spring or autumn. It is resistant to any diseases, but its young foliage is a feast for snails and slugs. The young leaves may be subject to a gastropod invasion.

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Planting period

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

Intended location

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

Care

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