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Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard
- » Bright yellow foliage in full sun
- » If planted in shade the foliage tends to go to a lime green
- » Tiny white flowers in late summer
- » New growth is golden yellow
- » Contrasting reddish brown stems
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:3-6 ft
- Spread:3-6 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
‘Sun King’ is brilliant from the start with bright yellow leaves that emerge in mid spring. These leaves are held on contrasting reddish stems. In summer 2' spikes of tiny white flowers are produced, followed by deep purplish black, berries that are enjoyed by many birds in the fall. Perfect for morning sun/afternoon shade areas. Foliage retains its bright yellow color all season and looks especially nice in the semi-shaded garden planted behind hostas and ferns. Superb alone or grouped.
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Foliage Color
| • | Chartreuse |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
Best grown in moist well-drained soils in part shade. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Cut back hard after hard freeze in fall. If given at least a few hours of sun a day, the foliage will remain yellow all summer. In heavier shade, the foliage ranges from chartreuse to lime green.
