farfugium japonicum giant pot 24 50 cm

Farfugium Japonicum Giganteum is a plant perennial outdoor plant from Japan and belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is a modestly sized evergreen herbaceous plant that can grow up to 60 centimetres but tends to enlarge; it has erect green stems that support large heart-shaped or round, leathery, dark green leaves: the name Farfugium derives from the whitish substance on the stem that tends to disappear in a short time. This plant flowers in autumn, producing flowers with yellow petals gathered around a golden crown. Cultivated for ornamental purposes both for its flowering and for its particular foliage, it is not afraid of low temperatures and prefers to be planted in half-shade but can also be placed in total shade; it can be used for borders but also planted in beds or as a single specimen in the ground or in containers. It is a hardy plant that adapts to any type of soil but the use of a good quality universal soil is recommended. and with excellent drainage, while watering should be regular in the warmer periods and reduced in winter, always avoiding waterlogging.   NB if you need real photos please contact us by e-mail [email protected]