Ligularia dentata - Summer ragwort, Leopard plant

Pests Ligularia dentata : The treatments are applied only in case there is an effective presence of parasites on the plant, using specific products. We suggest to avoid any treatment during bloom, which can injure pollinating insects.

continental : The Ligularia dentata prefers rather dry soils; water it regularly from March to October, during the rest of the year water it occasionally. We remind to leave the soil dry for few days before watering it again, specially when the temperature is lower. We can suspend waterings in winter.

alpine : It is advisable occasional waterings, only when the soil is very dry. In any case we remind to increase waterings in summer and suspend them in winter.

mediterranean : It is advisable rather regular waterings in spring and summer, always allowing the soil to remain very dry for few days, before watering again. When the cold period starts we can decrease waterings and suspend them in winter.

continental : Avoid to expose this plant to an excessive light, place it in a shady location.
Remind that the Ligularia dentata can tolerate without any problem slight frosts; in particularly rigid winters cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

alpine : Grow this plant in a shady location, not exposed to sunlight.
We suggest to place these plants in a sheltered location in winter: even thought they tolerate temperatures close to -5°C they do not tolerate intense frosts.

mediterranean : Prefer shady locations, away from direct sunlight.
These plants are rather rustic and normally do not have problems also in case of frosts during winter; in case of particularly rigid winters it is possible to cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

Fertilize Ligularia dentata : These plants need regular fertilizings, to be given from March to October; we can use a slow-release granular fertilizer, or a fertilizer to be dissolved in normal waterings every 15-20 days.