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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Japanese spikenard, Aralia cordata 'Sun King’, is a fantastic foliage plant that forms a mound of large, golden-yellow leaves that hold their colour well if grown in sun. Spikes of small white flowers appear in late summer, followed by purple berries. It’s perfect for adding structure to a garden border and makes a great foil for different coloured blooms.

Grow Aralia cordata 'Sun King’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade (leaf colour will darken to lime green in shade). Water regularly and protect from wind.

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Aralia ‘Sun king’ and wildlife

Aralia ‘Sun king’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Aralia ‘Sun king’ poisonous?

Aralia ‘Sun king’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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