Camouflage® Variegated Japanese Aralia
$120.00 Original price was: $120.00.$36.00Current price is: $36.00.
1000 in stock
SKU: o5xGfjvVAU
Category: The Dan Hinkley Plant Collection®
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and wide.
| Description | Each leaf of this showy shrub possesses an exquisite melding of yellow, lime and green, providing an illuminating effect in a dappled shade setting. Prized for its unique, highly textural foliage, it often blooms fall to winter, producing showy panicles of white flower clusters. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Late winter, followed by showy seed clusters. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Poolside, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | Japanese Aralia is a perfect foundation plant that provides rich green background foliage in partially shaded landscapes. Its large exotic leaves belie its ability to withstand some frost. Perfect lush foliage for absorbing glare around swimming pools and water gardens. Good subject for night lighting. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in humus-rich, acidic soils but highly adaptable. Best in bright to dappled shade. Shelter from harsh sun and wind. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system; tolerates brief dry spells when established. Apply an all-purpose fertilizer in early spring. Remove old, faded foliage for a tidy appearance. |
| History | This unique variegated selection was brought to North America through the horticultural market of Japan by Dan Hinkley in 2008. |
| Size | #2 – 1.6 Gallon |
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