How to grow Leopard Plant in the UK
Ligularia dentata
Leopard Plant (Ligularia dentata) is a flower that grows well in UK gardens. Needs damp soil — wilts dramatically when dry. Brilliant for pond margins. This guide covers when and how to sow Leopard Plant, the soil and position it likes, watering and feeding, companion planting, and when to harvest.
Type
Flowers
Difficulty
Moderate
Position
partial sun (3–6 hrs)
Sow
spring
Harvest
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When to sow & grow Leopard Plant
Sowing and harvest window through the year (UK):
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr Plant | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Soil, position & care
- Soil
- Fertile, moisture-retentive but free-draining soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Position
- Sun or part shade depending on species
- Sowing depth
- Plant at the same depth as the pot
- Spacing
- 30–60 cm apart
- Sowing
- Plant container-grown stock spring or autumn; divide established clumps in spring
- Growing
- Water well the first season until established; mulch in spring
- Harvest & upkeep
- Cut back faded foliage in late autumn or early spring; divide every 3–4 years
- Watch for
- Slugs and snails on new shoots; otherwise robust
Companion planting for Leopard Plant
No specific companion notes for this plant.
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Leopard Plant FAQs
How much sun does Leopard Plant need?
Leopard Plant prefers partial sun (3–6 hrs).
Is Leopard Plant easy to grow?
Moderate. Needs damp soil — wilts dramatically when dry. Brilliant for pond margins.