Fatsia japonica is a semi- hardy flowering evergreen shrub that is best grown against a south or west-facing wall in the milder regions of the UK or as pot plant in the colder regions.
Note; Pot grown plants can be placed outdoors in the summer months then returned indoors when frost threatens.
They can grow to a height and spread of 4 metre (13ft) if allowed and the white 200-300mm (8"-12") long flowers appear in October.
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Containerised plants can be trained to a size to suit their location.
Pests & Diseases; Generally trouble free although plants grown indoors may be affected by Mealybugs, Scale insects and Thrips and occasionally Leaf spot.
Cultivation;
Week 16; Sow seeds in pots/trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of 13°C (55°F)
Prick out the seedlings, when large enough to handle, into 75mm (3") pots of potting compost and grow on in a cold frame.
Pot on as necessary into 150mm (6") pots and plant out the following April.
Week 18; Detach basal/sucker shoots from base of plant can be detached and used as cuttings.
Alternatively; Take semi-hardwood cuttings.
Pot up singly into 75mm (3”) pots of potting compost and root in a cold frame.
Pot on as necessary into 150mm (6") pots and plant out the following April.
Week 19; Cut back any straggly growth, and generally tidy up the plant.
Week 40; Plant out now or wait till spring when all fear of frost has passed, in a sunny or partially shaded area in well drained soil that remains moist throughout the year.
