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Product Details
🌿 Fatsia japonica (Japanese Aralia)
Bold, tropical foliage for effortless elegance.
The Fatsia japonica, also known as the Japanese Aralia, is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its large, glossy, deeply lobed leaves that bring instant architectural style to the garden. With its lush, exotic appearance and easy-going nature, this plant is perfect for adding texture and drama to shaded borders, patios, or indoor spaces.
✨ Features & Benefits
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Tropical look: Large, glossy leaves create bold structure and contrast.
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Evergreen foliage: Provides lush, green coverage throughout the year.
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Shade tolerant: Thrives in partial to full shade — ideal for darker garden spots.
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Low maintenance: Hardy, adaptable, and easy to grow.
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Seasonal interest: Small white flowers in autumn, followed by decorative black berries.
🌱 Care Instructions
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Light: Prefers partial to full shade; tolerates bright, indirect light indoors.
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Water: Keep soil moist but well-drained; do not allow to dry out completely.
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Soil: Grows best in rich, well-drained soil.
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Pruning: Lightly trim in spring to maintain shape or remove damaged leaves.
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Hardiness: Fully hardy across most of the UK; protect from cold winds.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
The Fatsia japonica is a garden essential for anyone seeking bold foliage and low-maintenance beauty. Its rich green leaves, sculptural form, and year-round presence bring a lush, exotic feel to courtyards, patios, and shaded gardens — effortlessly creating a tropical look that lasts through every season.
Planting Tips
💧 Watering – Essential for Success
Consistent watering is vital from day one. Ambient rainfall is rarely sufficient, especially in the first season after planting. Water deeply and regularly to help roots establish — this is the main condition of our plant guarantee. Plants that are allowed to dry out may fail to establish and will not be covered under warranty.
Rootballed Plants
Handle rootballed plants with care and do not remove the hessian sacking, netting, or metal wire around the rootball. These materials are designed to hold the root system together during planting and will naturally break down in the soil. Simply place the rootball in the prepared planting hole, making sure it sits at the same depth it was previously growing. Backfill with soil, firm in gently, and water thoroughly.
Potted Plants
Remove the plant carefully from its pot and lightly tease out any circling roots before planting. Place it in a hole slightly larger than the pot, ensuring the top of the rootball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill, firm in gently, and water generously.
Trees & Tall Plants
When planting trees or taller plants, always provide a strong stake or support for at least the first growing season. This helps the roots establish firmly and prevents wind damage. Position the stake on the windward side and secure the stem loosely with a soft tie, allowing for slight movement.
Need more help?
Have you got any questions? Feel free to contact us.
Email: info@hedgingsupplies.co.uk
Phone: 01509 270 943


