Ligularia dentata - Summer ragwort, Leopard plant

Feed Ligularia dentata : We should enrich the soil near our perennials with some manure or earthworm humus, or with some slow release fertilizer. Besides improving the soil, making it softer and permeable, organic fertilization brings a good dose of nitrogen, which melts in the soil in about 3-4 months.

continental : Let's avoid exposing the the Ligularia dentata to direct solar rays, growing it in a shady spot.
During the autumnal months the the Ligularia dentata can’t stand the cold; it can tolerate temperatures a few degrees below zero without any problems.

alpine : Plant which favours shady places, avoid exposure to direct sunrays.
These plants can bear short freezing without problems; when the minimum temperatures are below -5°C, we suggest covering the the Ligularia dentata with a non-woven fabric.

mediterranean : Let's avoid to expose the the Ligularia dentata to direct sunrays, finding it a shady spot.
These plants can stand without problems harsh climates, with minimum temperatures a few degrees below zero, therefore they can be grown in the garden.

continental : We recommend watering only when the ground has been dry for days, about every 1-2 weeks with 2-3 glasses of water; let’s also avoid exposing our plants to rain.

alpine : It’s not necessary to water too often; we can act from time to time with 1-2 glasses of water every 2-3 weeks, moistening the ground.

mediterranean : Water from time to time using 3-4 glasses of water, letting the soil dry for 0-1 weeks before watering again; it’s best to leave the soil dry for a longer time lapse, rather than wetting more than needed.

Adversity Ligularia dentata : When the climate is still not too harsh we should apply a wide range fungal treatment, vaporizing the fungicide even on the soil on the feet of the plants. Let’s remember to collect and destroy the leaves of the plants affected by black spot disease or by leaf curl disease.