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FATSIA polycarpa 'Green Fingers'
Commonly known as False castor oil plant, Japanese fig leaf palm
Longer stalked, less glossy leaves than F. japonica. A recently introduced Taiwanese species which is frost hardy to -10º and has made a very attractive free standing shrub here
Further Reading....
FATSIA polycarpa 'Green Fingers'
- Details
- Description
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
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Evergreen
Rounded leaves to 30cm (12in) long with 5-9 elliptic, toothed lobes with long, slender points -
Height
3.5m (11ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Tall Shrub
Young branches, leaves and inflorescence initially brown-hairy, later smooth. Flowers in the form of rounded clusters to 2.5cm (1in) of about 20 appear in early winter followed by spherical, purplish fruits in spring -
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter Hardy 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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
Light, dappled shade. Shelter from cold winds. -
Additional Features
Pests & Diseases - mealybugs and scale insects under glass. Outdoors cold winds can cause dieback and blackening of foliage -
Place of origin
Taiwan -
Garden Location/Conditions
Patio / pot plants -
Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal Interest
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Fatsia - Growing Guide
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3.5m (11ft)
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2m (6½ft) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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