About
A clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 60cm tall, prized for its glossy foliage. The large, kidney-shaped leaves are held on long stalks, and are dark green with irregular, creamy-white margins. Yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced in loose clusters in autumn and winter.
About the genus
Farfugium are rhizomatous evergreen perennials with simple, rounded or ovate leaves and branched clusters of daisy-like bright yellow flowers in late autumn and early winter
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHerbaceous borders, cottage gardens, cutting.
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in partial shade; will tolerate more sun if the ground stays moist. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Provide a deep, dry winter mulch in cold areas.
PruningNo pruning required. Trim off dead leaves in spring
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free