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Ligularia dentata ‘King Kong’


Big-leaved Ligularia

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.317.780


A unique and amazing selection of Ligularia or Elephant Ears, this is a bold specimen perennial that needs a moist location. It forms a clump of the same thick, leathery, burgundy-purple foliage as L. ‘Britt Marie Crawford’ but the leaves are nearly twice as big, up to 40cm (16") across. Taller stems appear in late summer, bearing clusters of bright golden-yellow daisy flowers. Best colour in a morning-sun border. Superb for the back of the border, or at the waterside. An unusual centerpiece for a tub or large container. Both the flowers and leaves are great for cutting. Clumps may be divided in the spring, every 3 to 4 years. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Ligularia dentata ‘King Kong’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade or
  Full Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist or
  Wet
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Gold
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Purple Black
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Specimen
  Waterside
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Very Large
Height
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Spread
   90-110 cm
   35-43 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Ligularia dentata ‘King Kong’


Big-leaved Ligularia

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.317.780


A unique and amazing selection of Ligularia or Elephant Ears, this is a bold specimen perennial that needs a moist location. It forms a clump of the same thick, leathery, burgundy-purple foliage as L. ‘Britt Marie Crawford’ but the leaves are nearly twice as big, up to 40cm (16") across. Taller stems appear in late summer, bearing clusters of bright golden-yellow daisy flowers. Best colour in a morning-sun border. Superb for the back of the border, or at the waterside. An unusual centerpiece for a tub or large container. Both the flowers and leaves are great for cutting. Clumps may be divided in the spring, every 3 to 4 years. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Ligularia dentata ‘King Kong’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade or
  Full Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist or
  Wet
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Gold
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Purple Black
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Specimen
  Waterside
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Very Large
Height
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Spread
   90-110 cm
   35-43 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium