ARALIA cordata

Commonly known as Japanese spikenard

White flowers in large umbels. Pinnate green leaves
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Alternate, 2-or 3-pinnate leaves to 15cm (6in) long with ovate leaflets to 45cm (18in) long
  • White
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Upright, rhizomatous perennial. Produces small flowers in panicle-like, compound umbels to 1m (39in) long followed by spherical, black fruits
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from strong winds
  • Partial shade

ARALIA cordata

 
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  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Exotic plants
    Good to know
    Cut to ground after fruiting in autumn
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids
    Place of origin
    China, Japan, Korea
  • Flower Shape
    Spikes
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a large, shady border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Bipinnate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
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Aralia - Herbaceous Growing Guide
2m (6½ft)
 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft)
  

Buy Varieties of ARALIA cordata

ARALIA cordata 'Sun King'

ARALIA cordata 'Sun King'

Japanese spikenard

a fantastic foliage plant forming a mound of golden-yellow leaves. Small white flower spikes and purple berries

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