About
Boehmeria japonica is a herbaceous perennial valued for its distinctive leaves. The foliage consists of paired green leaves featuring prominent veins and sharply serrated edges. During late summer and into autumn, the plant produces clusters of pale pink-green flowers that resemble pipecleaners.
About the genus
Boehmeria comprises 47 species of flowering plants within the nettle family. This genus includes trees, shrubs, and perennials, all of which exhibit remarkable resilience. Additionally, they serve as a reliable food source for butterflies and moths.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Sub-tropical
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in any deep, moisture retentive soil in partial shade
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Divide in spring or propagate from semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free