Overview
Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray' is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Ligularia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include sub-tropical and architectural.
About
Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray' is a cultivar of Ligularia, a genus of sturdy herbaceous perennials known for their large, often lobed foliage and yellow or orange daisy-like flowers arranged in terminal racemes or branching clusters. This cultivar forms a clump with a columnar upright habit and is deciduous. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. Suitable for clay, loam, or chalk soils with a range of pH levels, it prefers poorly-drained conditions and is hardy to UK zone H6. 'Little Golden Ray' is ideal for sub-tropical or architectural planting and flowers in spring and summer.
About the genus
Ligularia is a genus of Old World herbaceous perennial plants in the groundsel tribe within the sunflower family. They have yellow or orange composite flower heads with brown or yellow central disc florets, and are native to damp habitats mostly in central and eastern Asia, with a few species from Europe. There are about 120 to 140 species in the genus, and over half are endemic to China.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ligularia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Sub-tropical, Architectural
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray'
- Propagation
- Division in spring, after flowering
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray'?
Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray' need?
Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays poorly-drained.
Is Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray' hardy in the UK?
Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Ligularia dentata 'Little Golden Ray'?
Division in spring, after flowering.
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- Ligularia japonicaJapanese ligularia
- Ligularia macrophyllaBigleaf Ligularia
- Ligularia veitchianaLeopard Plant
- Ligularia × palmatilobaLeopard Plant
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