Overview
Ficus benjamina 'Baroque' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ficus benjamina 'Baroque' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and mediterranean climate plants.
About
Ficus benjamina 'Baroque' is a bushy deciduous cultivar of the Ficus genus, which includes evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers with typically leathery leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with west or south-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, favouring alkaline to neutral pH and moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suited to architectural uses, city and courtyard gardens, patios, and Mediterranean-style planting. Propagation is possible through hardwood cuttings, layering, or suckers, with interest mainly in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ficus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Ficus benjamina 'Baroque' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ficus benjamina 'Baroque'
- Propagation
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings, by layering or from suckers
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs and scale insects under glass
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ficus benjamina 'Baroque'?
Ficus benjamina 'Baroque' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ficus benjamina 'Baroque' need?
Ficus benjamina 'Baroque' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Ficus benjamina 'Baroque' hardy in the UK?
Ficus benjamina 'Baroque' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Ficus benjamina 'Baroque'?
Propagate by hardwood cuttings, by layering or from suckers.
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