FARFUGIUM JAPONICUM 'GIGANTEA' ?

[Yorkshire Kris]

Herbaceous here.

[Mick C]

Herbaceous here too. I thought they were everywhere?

I seem to recall other people saying that they managed to keep them through the winter

Oh well, I feel better now that I am aware that others are in the same position as me.

You could well be right though I haven't heard this myself; either way they are definitely worth considering for underplanting in an exotic border.

[miketropic]

I have one on order but they are waiting till better weather to ship it

[Dave Brown]

Frost free and moist they keep their leaves, where as frosted or dry, they don't

[stephenprudence]

Here;s a question regarding these.. why everytime these are features in photos in Botanical Gardens/centres around Britain, are they always stuck in a palm house, or a conervatory?.. I would have though these are hardy enough to grow in the garden?

I understand why they can be grown indoors, as they have attractive foliage, but they seemingly are never outdoors.

[Yorkshire Kris]

Here;s a question regarding these.. why everytime these are features in photos in Botanical Gardens/centres around Britain, are they always stuck in a palm house, or a conervatory?.. I would have though these are hardy enough to grow in the garden?

I understand why they can be grown indoors, as they have attractive foliage, but they seemingly are never outdoors.

Just like a couple of hundred years ago when Camellias were only found indoors.

Takes a while for people to realize that plants may be hardy.

[stephenprudence]

You have a point, I may also try to source one of these next year for the shade.

[miketropic]

mine is on its way...pics when it arrives

[parkeey]

i had no luck with this, grow very slow for me , think mines gone, i gave up with it

[brendan]

Grows well for me,the only problem I have is slugs love to eat the new growth in spring before they even get chance to get started. The slugs in my garden seem to much more prefer Farfugium than they do my Hostas.

[Panama Pete]

I got mine this year, and they are looking healthy and put on some good growth.

[Dave Brown]

I just brought mine into the conservatory today, not as too cold, but to ensure I don't allow it to completely dry out.

[miketropic]

Got mine today and they were very very healthy, 6 stems in the pot. Will take a pic later. It says hardy to zone 8 here but I will try them next year with heavy mulch