Ligularia Reniformis
Ligularia Reniformis
Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only.
As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range.
If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase.
Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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About Ligularia Reniformis
About Ligularia Reniformis
Ligularia reniformis, commonly known as the Tractor Seat Plant, is celebrated for its large, glossy, kidney-shaped leaves that add lush texture to shaded garden areas. Thriving in part to full shade, it prefers consistently moist soil, making it ideal for underplanting beneath trees or in cooler, shaded spots.
This plant forms tidy clumps with dense, rounded foliage and produces cheerful yellow, daisy-like flowers that brighten shade gardens. It is deciduous in colder climates and semi-evergreen in milder conditions. Low maintenance but moisture-dependent, the Tractor Seat Plant excels as a tropical-themed or shaded garden feature, providing a rich green backdrop for other shade-loving plants.
Distinguishing Features
Distinguishing Features
Ligularia Reniformis is a great option for you if you:
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 0.6m - 1m Approximately
Mature Width: 1 – 1.5 meters
Ligularia Reniformis is expected to grow Approx. 10 – 20 cm per year.
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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About Your New Ligularia Reniformis
Ligularia reniformis, commonly known as the Tractor Seat Plant, is celebrated for its large, glossy, kidney-shaped leaves that add lush texture to shaded garden areas. Thriving in part to full shade, it prefers consistently moist soil, making it ideal for underplanting beneath trees or in cooler, shaded spots.
This plant forms tidy clumps with dense, rounded foliage and produces cheerful yellow, daisy-like flowers that brighten shade gardens. It is deciduous in colder climates and semi-evergreen in milder conditions. Low maintenance but moisture-dependent, the Tractor Seat Plant excels as a tropical-themed or shaded garden feature, providing a rich green backdrop for other shade-loving plants.
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Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Ligularia Reniformis works in an:
Is Ligularia Reniformis Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Ligularia Reniformis Evergreen or Deciduous?
Ligularia Reniformis is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 0.6m - 1m Approximately
Mature Width: 1 – 1.5 meters
Ligularia Reniformis is expected to grow Approx. 10 – 20 cm per year.
Growth Rate of Ligularia Reniformis
Growth Rate of Ligularia Reniformis
Ligularia Reniformis is expected to grow Approx. 10 – 20 cm per year.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Ligularia Reniformis
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Ligularia Reniformis
Is Ligularia Reniformis frost tolerant?
Ligularia Reniformis is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Does Ligularia Reniformis Flower?
Does Ligularia Reniformis Flower?
Ligularia reniformis produces tall spikes of bright yellow daisy-like flowers from mid-summer into early autumn. These cheerful blooms rise above the bold, glossy, tractor-seat foliage and add a striking pop of colour that contrasts beautifully with the rich green leaves.
Does Ligularia Reniformis flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Is Ligularia Reniformis an Australian Native Tree?
Is Ligularia Reniformis an Australian Native Tree?
No
Ligularia Reniformis is Native to China and Japan, where it grows in moist, shaded woodlands and along stream edges.
What is the Wildlife Value of Ligularia Reniformis ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Ligularia Reniformis ?
Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, hoverflies and butterflies, while the broad leaves create cool, sheltered micro-habitats for beneficial insects. In shaded gardens the dense foliage also provides ground-level cover for small wildlife, contributing to a healthier and more biodiverse understory.
How much Sunlight does Ligularia Reniformis need?
How much Sunlight does Ligularia Reniformis need?
Ligularia Reniformis will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Ligularia reniformis performs best in moist, well-drained loam enriched with organic matter and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It struggles in dry, sandy or compacted soils unless heavily improved to retain moisture. Keep soil consistently moist during establishment and continue deep, regular watering as it matures to support large foliage, strong growth and reliable flowering.
Is Ligularia Reniformis Drought Tolerant?
Is Ligularia Reniformis Drought Tolerant?
Is Ligularia Reniformis Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it requires consistent watering, and even once established Ligularia reniformis has low drought tolerance. It performs best in moist, shaded or semi-shaded positions and will decline quickly in dry or exposed locations unless watered deeply and regularly.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Ligularia Reniformis
How To Plant Your Ligularia Reniformis
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Ligularia Reniformis
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Ligularia Reniformis
Ligularia Reniformis is expected to grow Approx. 10 – 20 cm per year.
Long Term Care For Your Ligularia Reniformis
Long Term Care For Your Ligularia Reniformis
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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