PETASITES japonicus var. giganteus 'Nishiki-buki'
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PETASITES japonicus var. giganteus 'Nishiki-buki'
Commonly known as giant butterbur
Green leaves marked with cream and white. Greenish white flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn Petasites japonicus var. giganteus 'Variegatus' -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease free -
Place of origin
Native to China, Japan, Korea -
Deciduous
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Green
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Spikes
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Bog garden
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Silver variegatedIrregular and variable variegation
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Height
1–1.5 metres -
Spread
1–1.5 metres -
Herbaceous
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size1–1.5 metres
1–1.5 metres
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