Petasites japonicus ‘Giganteus’
Japanese Giant butterbur
£14.99
3 Litre Pot
One for those that like the unusual plants for flowering arranging, this lovely herbaceous perennial is most suited to growing in damp boggy gardens which have a high moisture content in their soil. Large and bold leaves make an alluring mass of whorled foliage above thick root rhizomes. With its enormous leaves, this plant is ideal for tropical inspired planting schemes.
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Key Information
CategoryHerbaceousSunlightFull Sun, Partial Sun, Partial ShadeSoilClay, LoamHardinessFully Hardy PerennialType of gardenLow Maintenance, WildlifePest ResistantYesShade TolerantYesFlowering colourWhiteTime to full size2-5 yearsFoliageDeciduousEventual plant size4-8m1.2mPlant calendarJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantingFlowering -
Genus
Petasites are perennial plants with usually large, heart-shaped or kidney-shaded leaves and panicles or racemes of flowerheads at the end of stems.
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Care Notes
On arrival, unpack your new garden additions, and, if needed, give a light watering. Your plants are containerised and established, so you can get planting, as long as the ground is not waterlogged or frozen (in these situations, keep your plants in a sheltered position while you wait). For the first year, keep an eye on moisture availability, while roots settle into their new home.
For herbaceous perennials, dig a hole, allowing 2 inches either side of the pot width. Try and ensure you plant your new arrival at the same level in the ground as it had been sitting at in its pot.
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We’ve been growing plants in the heart of the Shropshire countryside for nearly 70 years. As passionate horticulturalists and expert growers, we care about plant health and the environmental impact of what we grow and sell.