Fatsia japonica 'Variegata' large

Every exotic garden has those tricky, heavily shaded corners where nothing seems to pop. This is your solution. The classic Fatsia japonica is already a staple for creating instant tropical architecture, but this 'Variegata' form completely lifts a dark space. The massive, leathery leaves are edged with a crisp, narrow cream margin that catches the light beautifully, adding brightness without losing that heavy jungle texture.

Because we are supplying these as large, bushy plants in generous 5-litre pots, you aren't waiting years for them to establish. Drop them straight into a border or a large patio planter, and you get immediate structural impact.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Immense, deeply-lobed, leathery evergreen leaves spanning up to 30cm across, distinguished by a striking, narrow cream edge.

• Winter Interest: Defies the gloomy months by throwing up architectural, spherical clusters of small white flowers in late autumn and winter, followed by clusters of black berries.

• Size & Format: Supplied as large, established, and bushy plants in 5-litre pots, ready to make a statement from day one.

• Structure: Naturally forms a dense, medium-sized evergreen shrub, providing excellent year-round screening and a lush backdrop for underplanting.

Care & Cultivation:

• Light: Excels in partial to full shade. While it can handle some morning sun, avoid harsh midday baking, which can scorch the variegated edges.

• Soil: Very adaptable, but thrives best in fertile, moist, and well-draining soil.

• Shelter: While tough, placing it away from the absolute worst of the freezing, scouring winter winds will keep those massive 30cm leaves looking pristine instead of tattered.

• Hardiness: RHS H5 / USDA Zone 7b-10a. Fully hardy across the UK down to -10°C to -15°C.