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FATSIA japonica 'Variegata'
Commonly known as False castor oil plant, Japanese figleaf palm
Rarer variegated form with white or gold edging to the leaves
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Evergreen7-11 lobed, usually toothed, leaves 15-40cm (6-16in) long.
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Height1.5 - 4m (5-12ft) -
Spread1.5 - 4m (5-12ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading, suckering, rounded shrub. Creamy-white flowers on long stalks in autumn.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Partial shade
FATSIA japonica 'Variegata'
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Additional Features
Good to knowIdeal in a shaded, sheltered courtyard or as a container plant in a cool conservatory. Wildlife plant - insects.
Pests & DiseasesMealybugs and scale insects can be a problem in greenhouse - outside cold winds can cause dieback
Place of originSouth Korea, Japan. -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Fatsia - Growing Guide
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1.5 - 4m (5-12ft)
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