(36-60” tall x 36-60” wide) There is so much to love about ‘Sun King’ Golden Japanese Spikenard (Aralia)- it’s no wonder it’s a favorite in some of the best gardens of the world. Once established, ‘Sun King’ can grow just over four feet in a season and makes an imposing specimen, though it will die back once the cold weather comes. Racemes of tiny, non-descript flowers are borne in late summer/early autumn, and attract pollinators, particularly bees. Plant in well-draining average to rich soils in shade to part-shade locations, keeping well-watered if soils are dry. ‘Sun King’ Golden Japanese Spikenard is incredibly flexible – two to four hours of sun give the leaves a golden yellow appearance and less sun exposure will merely result in leaves of deep chartreuse. For such a luscious, vigorous plant, Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard is surprisingly deer resistant.
More InformationSKU | AM018053 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Sun King Japanese Spikenard |
Botanical Name | Aralia cordata Sun King |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements | Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | White |
Mature Height | 36-60" tall (3-5 feet) |
Estimated Mature Spread | 36-60" wide (3-5 feet) |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Golden foliage with red-brown stems. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Additional Information | Reddish-purple to purplish-black berries in fall attact birds. Planting locations are best where protected from strong winds. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |