Overview
Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen' is a perennial in the genus Ligularia, part of the Asteraceae family. Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates most soils and neutral and acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, shade gardens and near water features. It is native to Gansu, Guizhou, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Honshu, Hunan, Yunnan and Guangxi.
About
Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen' is a perennial in the Asteraceae valued for summer flowering in shady, moist sites. It prefers partial shade to full shade and consistently moist, rich soil. The plant is classed as hardy (H5) for UK conditions and flowers from July to September. Place it where soil will not dry out to keep it performing through summer.
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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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In the garden
Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen' is a perennial from regions of China and Japan and belongs to the Asteraceae. It produces its main display in mid to late summer, with flowering in the UK from July to September. The species' origins suit cooler, damp microclimates rather than exposed, dry borders. Give it partial shade or shade and a moisture-retentive, rich soil that drains but remains consistently moist; neutral to acidic pH is acceptable. The hardiness rating H5 means the plant is hardy in most of the UK and will tolerate winter cold typical outside sheltered glass. Keep soil moisture steady through dry spells, especially in warmer seasons, because it performs best where the ground does not dry out. In a garden plan, use Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen' in mixed shade borders, under light tree cover or beside water features where the roots can access steady moisture. It works well as a focal clump in a shaded perennial bed or planted beside ponds and rills to take advantage of naturally damp conditions.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ligularia
- Sunlight
- partial shade, shade
- Soil type
- moist, rich, well-drained
- Soil pH
- neutral, acidic
- Soil moisture
- moist
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Suggested uses
- borders, shade gardens, near water features
- Native to
- Gansu, Guizhou, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Honshu, Hunan, Yunnan, Guangxi
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen'
- Cultivation
- Prefers consistently moist soil and partial to full shade; mulch to retain moisture; avoid dry conditions
- Pruning
- Remove spent flower stalks to encourage tidiness; cut back in late autumn or early spring
- Propagation
- Division in spring or autumn; seed propagation less common
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen'?
Prefers consistently moist soil and partial to full shade; mulch to retain moisture; avoid dry conditions.
Where is the best place to plant Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen'?
Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen' prefers partial shade and shade.
What soil does Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen' need?
Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including moist, rich and well-drained. It prefers neutral and acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen'?
Remove spent flower stalks to encourage tidiness; cut back in late autumn or early spring.
Is Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen' hardy in the UK?
Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Ligularia dentata 'Orange Queen'?
Division in spring or autumn; seed propagation less common.
More in the Ligularia genus
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- Ligularia japonicaJapanese ligularia
- Ligularia macrophyllaBigleaf Ligularia
- Ligularia veitchianaLeopard Plant
- Ligularia × palmatilobaLeopard Plant
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