Aralia 'Sun King' Golden Japanese Spikenard

$19.95
$19.95
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Description

Aralia cordata 'Sun King' has tropical-looking, bright golden green compound leaves with reddish-brown stems. Also known as Golden Japanese Spikenard, Aralia 'Sun King's tiny white, late summer flowers are followed by inedible, purple-black fruits. Aralia 'Sun King's foliage stays chartreuse to yellow all summer depending on the amount of sun.

Aralia cordata 'Sun King' prefers partial shade; its best color being achieved with at least a couple hours of morning sun. It is happiest in moist, well-drained soil. This perennial is likely to mature to a larger size over time.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Japanese Spikenard
  • Zones: 3-9
  • Light Requirements: Part Shade to Shade
  • Soil Preference: Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
  • Height at Maturity: 36-60
  • Width at Maturity: 36-40
  • Bloom Color: White/Cream
  • Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
  • Foliage Color: Gold/Yellow

Special Features

  • Attracts:
  • Tolerates: Deer.
  • Other Features:

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 Spring 2023 shipping schedule:

Zones 9, 10: Starting Mon. March 20th
Zone 8: Starting Mon. March 27th
Zone 7: Starting Mon. April 3rd
Zone 6: Starting Mon. April 17th
Zone 5: Starting Mon. May 1st
Zones 2, 3, 4: Starting Mon. May 8th

If you'd like to receive your plants now, you can request it in the 'shipping requests' box on the order or email us. (Please note that we will not ship dormant plants, and we do not offer any sort of guarantee for plants overwintering.)

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All ship times are subject to change if extreme weather conditions are present here at the nursery or at the shipping destination.

Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

We are currently not able to ship to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and outside of the US.