About
A rhizomatous evergreen perennial to 60cm in height, with large, slightly fleshy, glossy rich green, kidney-shaped leaves blotched with yellow, and daisy-like yellow flowers 4cm across.
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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in most fertile soils but will require protection from cold, drying winds. In colder climes provide a deep winter mulch
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in winter or spring or by division in spring. May not come true from seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free