Ligularia ‘Pandora’ Plant – 3Ltr Pot

Ligularia ‘Pandora’ – Leopard Plant – 3Ltr Pot

Bold and dramatic, Ligularia ‘Pandora’ is a stunning Leopard Plant grown for its large glossy purple foliage and striking orange-yellow daisy-like flowers. Ideal for shaded borders, bog gardens, and waterside planting, this impressive perennial provides outstanding colour and texture from spring through to autumn.

Key Features

• Large shiny rounded purple leaves create dramatic foliage interest

• Bright orange-yellow daisy-like flowers held on tall upright stems

• Excellent for shaded borders, bog gardens, and pondside planting

• Long season of interest from March through November

• Thrives in moist, fertile soil and sheltered garden positions

• Ideal for creating bold, architectural planting displays

Product Description

Ligularia ‘Pandora’ is a spectacular foliage perennial that brings bold structure and rich colour to shaded garden areas. This recently introduced cultivar forms an impressive mound of oversized, rounded deep purple leaves with a glossy finish, creating dramatic contrast within mixed planting schemes. In summer, tall flower stems rise above the foliage carrying vibrant orange-yellow daisy-like blooms that brighten darker corners of the garden.

Perfect for moisture-retentive borders and bog-style planting, Ligularia ‘Pandora’ performs exceptionally well beside ponds, streams, and other damp garden areas. Its large leaves and upright flower stems create a lush, layered appearance that works beautifully in groups of three or more plants for maximum impact. Despite its exotic appearance, this hardy perennial is reliable and easy to grow in suitable conditions.

From the first emerging foliage in early spring until the plant dies back in late autumn, Ligularia ‘Pandora’ provides continuous ornamental value. It thrives in partial shade or full shade with moist, fertile soil, where its foliage remains fresh and vibrant throughout the growing season.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Ligularia dentata ‘Pandora’

• Common name: Leopard Plant

• Pot size: 3Ltr Pot

• Plant type: Herbaceous perennial

• Flower colour: Orange-yellow

• Foliage colour: Deep glossy purple

• Foliage type: Large rounded leaves

• Mature height: Approx. 60–90cm

• Mature spread: Approx. 60–90cm

• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Partial shade to full shade

• Soil type: Moist, fertile, moisture-retentive soil

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK gardens

• Suitable for: Shaded borders, bog gardens, waterside planting, containers, and woodland gardens

• Special features: Architectural foliage, long-lasting seasonal interest, wildlife-friendly planting

Care Tips

• Plant in a shaded or partially shaded position to prevent leaf scorch

• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season

• Apply organic mulch annually to help retain moisture and improve soil quality

• Water regularly during warm or dry weather, especially in containers

• Remove faded flower stems and damaged leaves to maintain a tidy appearance

• Divide mature clumps every few years to maintain healthy growth

• Protect from strong afternoon sun and drying winds for best foliage quality

Create bold, lush planting displays with Ligularia ‘Pandora’ — a superb choice for shaded gardens, pondside borders, and dramatic foliage-focused planting schemes.

The plant’s growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.