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Aralia cordata 'Sun King'

(Udo, Japanese Spikenard)

Hardy Perennial

  • Customer favourite
  • Foliage that glows in the dark
  • White flowers in summer followed by purple-black berries
A spectacular hardy herbaceous perennial with stunning bright gold spring foliage that appears to glow as dusk falls. By summer the leaves of Aralia cordata 'Sun King' will turn an amazing shade of citrus green, and tall spikes bearing large racemes of white flowers tower above the foliage. As the flowers fade, this superb plant produces purple-black berries that extend the season of interest. The curious glowing foliage and impressive upright stature of Aralia cordata makes this a spectacular focal point for shady garden borders. Height and spread: 1m (39"). Supplied in a 9cm pot.

Ideal For:
exotic garden, low maintenance garden, woodland garden
Flowering Period:
July, August
Position:
sun or semi shade, dappled shade
    • 1 plant in 9cm pot

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    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • £9.99
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Aralia plants prefer a sheltered, dappled or semi shaded position away from strong winds that may damage the leaves. Grow aralia in reliably moist, rich-fertile soil. Work some well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil prior to planting to improve its fertility and structure.
Feed and water aralia plants regularly during the growing season until they are fully established. In autumn, cut back the old foliage to ground level and apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant. Lift and divide aralia plants in spring every fews year to maintain their vigour.
We will do our best to ship your plants or bulbs to you at the ideal time for planting as stated against each product. We recommend that you prepare your soil, planting beds or patio containers ahead of time so you are ready to plant out, or pot on, just as soon as your order arrives. You will find the name of the variety printed on the top line of the address label on your package. Please ensure that you open the packaging immediately and carefully read through the instruction leaflet provided. For greatest success, please pot on or plant out as soon as possible, following the cultural instructions enclosed with your order.
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