Ligularia reniformis

 

Large, glossy, kidney-shaped leaves with deep green hues. Produces tall stems topped with bright yellow daisy-like flowers in mid to late summer. Ideal for underplanting; does best in moist, free-draining soils in dappled light. Winter dormant.

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Plant this for an effortless lush tropical vibe in your shady borders - it loves damp places and sheltered spots, where those gorgeous leaves will really shine. It looks great poolside too!

You wouldn't know it to look at it, but this and all its Ligularia cousins are members of the daisy family, and in summer you'll see yellow starry flowers appear on long stems. Enjoy the bright colour, or snip them off to keep the all-green foliage feeling.

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Ligularia reniformis is a clump plant with large rounded ‘tractor seat’ shaped leaves. It produces daisy like flowers in late summer. It thrives in moisture and tolerates poor soils, but prefers good drainage.

Ligularia and Tractor Seat Plants can tolerate a very light frost only once they are established. However, the exact level of frost tolerance will vary depending on the species or cultivar. Some Ligularia species are more frost tolerant than others. For example, Ligularia dentata can tolerate temperatures down to -10 degrees Celsius for short periods, while other Ligularia species, such as Ligularia reniformis can only tolerate temperatures down to -5 degrees Celsius.

Ligularia spreads through rhizomes, which are underground stems that send up new shoots. The rate of spread will vary depending on the species or cultivar, the soil type, and the growing conditions. In general, Ligularia spreads more slowly in clay or compacted soils than in sandy or well-drained soils.

Tractor Seat Plant Guides | By Garden Experts (theplantcompany.co.nz)

Eyecatching supersized leaves in the shape of an old tractor seat make a stunning statement in any garden. Spikes of sunshine yellow daisy flowers appear in early summer.

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