A spectacular evergreen shrub, Fatsia japonica 'Spider's Web' produces impressive, serrated glossy-green leaves highlighted with a frosted lacework of light webbing giving interest in any season.
Boasting a number of common names, including 'Japanese aralia' or 'Castor Oil Plant', mature Fatsia produce exotic umbrellas of creamy white flowers, followed by attractive deep purple, almost black, berries.
A perfect plant for any gardener to grow, including complete novices and seasoned professionals, 'Fatsia japonica' will grow well in almost any garden and is a great plant for those particularly difficult shaded areas, where others may struggle - in fact they perform best in light, dappled shade, making a glossy backdrop for other plants with amazing palmate leaves.
This variety is compact enough to fit in a large pot for the patio, where the architectural shape will make a dramatic, tropical feature. Plants need very little attention to give amazing results especially for those that are strapped for time.
Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting straight into the garden, grows to 2.5m.
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