ARALIA cordata 'Sun King'

Commonly known as Japanese spikenard

A fantastic foliage plant forming a mound of golden-yellow leaves. Small white flower spikes and purple berries
  • Deciduous
    Alternate, 2- or 3-pinnate leaves, to 15cm (6in) long with ovate, finely toothed 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 'Sun King'

 
Available again from APRIL 2025 - When fresh stock arrives
£25.00  
Delivery Information Available again from APRIL 2025

 

  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Exotic plants
    Good to know
    Cut to ground after fruiting in autumn. Leaf colour will be darker in shade
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids
    Place of origin
    China, Japan, Korea
  • Flower Shape
    Spikes
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a large border
    Woodland garden
  • 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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2m (6½ft)
bulb/corm - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft)
 

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