Overview
Ligularia veitchiana is a perennial in the genus Ligularia, part of the Asteraceae family. Ligularia veitchiana grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acidic to neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, shade gardens and moisture-retentive areas. It is native to Japan.
About
Ligularia veitchiana is a perennial in the Asteraceae that produces prominent yellow to orange composite flower heads in July to September. It is native to Japan and favours reliably moist soils. Plant in partial shade where the soil stays rich, acidic to neutral and moisture-retentive. It is rated H5 (hardy) for UK gardens.
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 veitchiana belongs to the sunflower family and originates from Japan. It bears yellow to orange composite flowers, with brown or yellow central disc florets, which appear from July to September and provide late-summer colour in shaded, damp spots. Position the plant in partial shade where soil remains moist; it prefers a moist, rich, well-drained medium with an acidic to neutral pH. Carrying a UK hardiness rating of H5 (hardy), it tolerates outdoor conditions across much of the country when soil moisture is reliable. Avoid dry, exposed locations that allow the root zone to dry out. Use Ligularia veitchiana at the back of borders, in shade gardens or beside ponds and other moisture-retentive areas where the summer flowers can be seen above the foliage. Regularly check that the planting area does not dry out in warm spells to maintain foliage health and seasonal flowering from July to September.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ligularia
- Sunlight
- partial shade
- Soil type
- moist, rich, well-drained
- Soil pH
- acidic to neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Ligularia veitchiana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Suggested uses
- borders, shade gardens, moisture-retentive areas
- Native to
- Japan
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ligularia veitchiana
- Propagation
- division, seed
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ligularia veitchiana?
Ligularia veitchiana prefers partial shade.
What soil does Ligularia veitchiana need?
Ligularia veitchiana is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including moist, rich and well-drained. It prefers acidic to neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Ligularia veitchiana hardy in the UK?
Ligularia veitchiana 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 veitchiana?
Division, seed.
More in the Ligularia genus
- Ligularia hodgsoniiLeopard Plant
- Ligularia japonicaJapanese ligularia
- Ligularia macrophyllaBigleaf Ligularia
- Ligularia × palmatilobaLeopard Plant
- Ligularia 'Gregynog Gold'leopard plant 'Gregynog Gold'