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Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard
Aralia cordata 'Gotemba'
Pronunciation: uh-RAY-lee-uh kor-DAY-tuh
SKU #05548
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide annually.
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| Description | A sensational tall accent for a semi-shaded border or woodland garden. Each spring, brilliant yellow foliage emerges from a broad clump to create a grand, tree-like display. In late summer, sprays of white flowers climax in fireworks of shiny purplish black berries. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late summer. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Snakeroot (Cimicifuga); Dogwood (Cornus); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
| Care Instructions | Provide fertile, humus-rich, evenly moist but not soggy, well-drained soil. Prefers bright or dappled shade but tolerates full sun in cooler climates, given ample moisture. Shelter from damaging winds. Foliage dies back to the ground in winter; remove old foliage and feed with a slow-release fertilizer before new growth emerges in spring. The size reached each season will range depending on light, water, and soil. In more sun, plants tend to be shorter but bushier. The more shade, the more the plant stretches taller. |
| History | This precious otherworldly find from the island of Ulleong-do in the Japanese Sea was selected from a seedling collected by Daniel J. Hinkley at Gotemba Nursery in Japan. |
| Lore | The Japanese have historically eaten the young emerging stems of this plant in spring. |
Details
| Description | A sensational tall accent for a semi-shaded border or woodland garden. Each spring, brilliant yellow foliage emerges from a broad clump to create a grand, tree-like display. In late summer, sprays of white flowers climax in fireworks of shiny purplish black berries. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late summer. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Snakeroot (Cimicifuga); Dogwood (Cornus); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide fertile, humus-rich, evenly moist but not soggy, well-drained soil. Prefers bright or dappled shade but tolerates full sun in cooler climates, given ample moisture. Shelter from damaging winds. Foliage dies back to the ground in winter; remove old foliage and feed with a slow-release fertilizer before new growth emerges in spring. The size reached each season will range depending on light, water, and soil. In more sun, plants tend to be shorter but bushier. The more shade, the more the plant stretches taller. |
|---|
History
| History | This precious otherworldly find from the island of Ulleong-do in the Japanese Sea was selected from a seedling collected by Daniel J. Hinkley at Gotemba Nursery in Japan. |
|---|---|
| Lore | The Japanese have historically eaten the young emerging stems of this plant in spring. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard produce flowers?
Late summer.
Is Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard evergreen or deciduous?
Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard?
Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard is Dramatic Foliage Color, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds.
Is Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard grow?
Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard in my landscape?
Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard flowers?
Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard?
Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard has Yellow foliage.
What plants grow well with Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard?
Good companion plants for Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard include: Hosta (Hosta); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Snakeroot (Cimicifuga); Dogwood (Cornus); Hydrangea (Hydrangea).
How do I care for Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard?
Provide fertile, humus-rich, evenly moist but not soggy, well-drained soil. Prefers bright or dappled shade but tolerates full sun in cooler climates, given ample moisture. Shelter from damaging winds. Foliage dies back to the ground in winter; remove old foliage and feed with a slow-release fertilizer before new growth emerges in spring. The size reached each season will range depending on light, water, and soil. In more sun, plants tend to be shorter but bushier. The more shade, the more the plant stretches taller.
What is the history of Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard?
This precious otherworldly find from the island of Ulleong-do in the Japanese Sea was selected from a seedling collected by Daniel J. Hinkley at Gotemba Nursery in Japan.
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