Ficus benjamina 'Golden Princess' (v) — Bushy

Overview

Ficus benjamina 'Golden Princess' (v) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ficus benjamina 'Golden Princess' (v) 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 'Golden Princess' is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Ficus genus, which includes evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers. It has a bushy habit and thrives in full sun with a sheltered position, ideally facing west or south. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with neutral to alkaline pH, and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for architectural and courtyard gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and can be propagated by hardwood cuttings, layering, or suckers, with interest 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 'Golden Princess' (v) 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 'Golden Princess' (v)

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 'Golden Princess' (v)?

Ficus benjamina 'Golden Princess' (v) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Ficus benjamina 'Golden Princess' (v) need?

Ficus benjamina 'Golden Princess' (v) 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 'Golden Princess' (v) hardy in the UK?

Ficus benjamina 'Golden Princess' (v) 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 'Golden Princess' (v)?

Propagate by hardwood cuttings, by layering or from suckers.

More in the Ficus genus

Browse all Ficus →