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Beginner
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1m
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1.2m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Ligularia dentata 'Dark Beauty'
Other names: Leopard plant 'Dark Beauty'
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Genus: Ligularia
Variety or cultivar: 'Dark Beauty' _ 'Dark Beauty' is a mid-sized, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial. It has large, glossy, heart-shaped, deep-purple leaves and from mid-summer to early autumn, bears orange, daisy-like flowers on slender stems.
Ligularia dentata 'Dark Beauty' is: Deciduous
Flower: Orange in Summer; Orange in Autumn
Foliage: Purple in Spring; Purple in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
Ligularia dentata 'Dark Beauty' (Leopard plant 'Dark Beauty') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Woodland
Cultivation: Plant in deep, fertile, moisture-retentive soil in full sun to partial shade, in a sheltered position. Do not allow to dry out.
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Clay, Loamy |
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Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Tip from
Dilys Millard
I planted this in my garden a couple of years ago. This spring, I have HUNDREDS of little seedling surrounding it! So if anyone lives in the Taunton area and wants some, post a reply to the forum and I'll get in touch!
Obviously you don't need to divide.
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