Fatsia polycarpa 'Needham's Lace', 3L
A handsome evergreen shrub; Fatsia polycarpa 'Needham’s Lace' bears foliage that is more delicate than the standard fatsia, with fine, finger-like segmented leaves. In autumn it produces clusters of white flowers that are attractive to late pollinators, followed by small black berries in spring.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height & Spread: 400cm (13ft) x 250cm (8ft)
Features
A handsome evergreen shrub; Fatsia polycarpa 'Needham’s Lace' bears foliage that is more delicate than the standard fatsia, with fine, finger-like segmented leaves. In autumn it produces clusters of white flowers that are attractive to late pollinators, followed by small black berries in spring.
- Flowers: July - September
- Perennial
- Hardy
- Originating in Taiwan, this fatsia adds a wonderful architectural element to the garden- or imparts a tropical flavour to container.
- It can also be enjoyed as a houseplant.
- Moist, well-drained soil types
- South, East or West aspects
- Full sun (with shelter) or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
- Protect from cold, drying winds and winter wet
- Will not tolerate a hard frost
- Berries are ornamental and should not be ingested