About
This clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 60cm tall, prized for its foliage. Yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced in loose clusters in autumn and winter. The dark green leaves are held on long stalks and have curled and wavy margins, giving the plant the look of a giant parsley.
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, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in partial shade; will tolerate full 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 tatty leaves in spring
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free