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Aralia cordata Sun King

Aralia cordata Sun King
Japanese Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick

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Hello, I had never ordered vine-plants online before. I was quite sceptical upon receiving them as they were really young plants. But the growth has been spectacular. I had to repot them after 2 weeks. I plan to plant them outdoors in May. I am delighted with this purchase. Can't wait to see them in my field of plants!

Dorothée, 09/04/2021

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The giant, shade-loving, herbaceous perennial plant bears white flower panicles followed by black berries. It has deciduous bright golden foliage.
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

The Aralia cordata Sun King is a giant herbaceous perennial highly desired for its remarkable golden yellow foliage, perfect for illuminating shady areas. During the spring, young shoots emerge that can be blanched, similar to asparagus. Originating from Japan, these young shoots have a mild lemon flavour and can be consumed like asparagus.

The Aralia cordata Sun King is a beautiful plant with stems that can grow up to 1 metre tall (3 feet 4 inches). The bright leaves have large rounded leaflets that slightly dentate and persist throughout the summer. From this bushy clump, floral panicles with umbels of pretty small cream flowers appear from August onwards, giving way to black berries.

The Golden Aralia is relatively hardy and thrives in rich, loose, slightly acidic, cool, and well-drained soil. Ideally, the soil should not contain limestone. The plant prefers a semi-shaded position with a few hours of daily sunlight to keep its beautiful foliage longer.

You can plant the Golden Aralia alongside perennials with colourful foliage, such as heucheras, tiarellas, or hostas. It will also enhance blue to violet-coloured flowers such as cornflowers or money plants.

Aralia cordata Sun King in pictures

Aralia cordata Sun King (Flowering) Flowering
Aralia cordata Sun King (Foliage) Foliage
Aralia cordata Sun King (Harvest) Harvest

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time August to September
Inflorescence Umbel

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour golden

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Aralia

Species

cordata

Cultivar

Sun King

Family

Araliaceae

Other common names

Japanese Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick

Origin

East Asia

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Planting and care

To ensure your plants grow healthy and strong, follow these simple steps. Begin by soaking your pots in water. Then, dig a planting hole that is three times the height and width of the pot. Fill two-thirds of the hole with loosened soil, tamp it down, and water generously. This will help your young plants establish better. Next, place your plant into the hole and level the soil. Tamp it down with your hand and water generously once again. Finally, during the first few weeks, water your plant regularly to keep the soil moist.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Back of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Pruning instructions Cut back to ground level after the first frosts.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time January, December
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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