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Ligularia Ligularia Stenocephala A show-stopping, winter-dormant ligularia grown for its spectacular flower spires. This variety needs room to grow as it clumps to 1.2 metres wide, and when flowering, the overall height is 1.5 metres. Available mid-October. 36
Are you feeling dark about the shady spots in your garden? Well, look no further. Ligularia have had a resurgence in the past five years because they offer such bold architectural form. Traditionally they have been used in woodland settings as drifts under tree canopies, or used as borders in gardens. Most recently, they are being used by landscape architects in single row placements, mass plantings or as features in pots. Ligularia Reniformis The most popular ligularia on the market is admired for its huge, glossy leaves, reaching a diameter of 40 cm. Commonly referred to as the tractor seat plant because it resembles the old metal seats on tractors, it can reach 80 cm wide by 80 cm tall; however, the lower leaves can be trimmed to keep to 50 cm wide. Evergreen. Ligularia Rukuhia Beauty This recent release is popular for its smaller growth habit. Rukuhia Beauty offers a deep green, compact form reaching 35 cm tall by 55 cm wide. This variety looks after itself, creating almost spherical mounds in the garden. Evergreen. Available mid-October. Ligularia Spotted Leopard This hard-to-come-by ligularia is perfect for the gardener who has everything. Its unique, splotchy markings are sure to stand out in the garden. Height and width to 65 cm. Evergreen. Available mid-October. Ligularia Britt Marie Crawford With its chocolate-burgundy coloured foliage, this is a great contrast plant. This ligularia can take more light compared to others in this collection. Golden, daisy-like flowers stand proud above the foliage, offering a stunning contrast to the leaves. Height and width to 70 cm. Winter dormant. Available mid-November. Tips: These fast-growing plants prefer part to full shade. Plant in well-drained organically enriched soil by incorporating compost and blood and bone. In October, apply mulch to help keep the soil moist, and apply a general fertiliser such as Oderings Garden Replenish, as they grow rapidly. Cover with frost cloth in winter or early spring if you are expecting a harsh frost, but don’t worry if you forget; the ligularia is a rhizome, so it will erupt from the ground in spring once again. 37
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