Japanese Spikenard 'Sun King' {1-Gallon pot}

Aralia cordata 'Sun King' (AKA Aralia edulis 'Sun King', Aralia lucida 'Sun King', Aralia nutans 'Sun King', Dimorphanthus edulis 'Sun King', Golden Japanese Spikenard 'Sun King', Mountain Asparagus 'Sun King', Udo 'Sun King', Herbal Aralia 'Sun King', Japanese Asparagus 'Sun King')
Pronunciation: uh-RAY-lee-uh kor-DAY-tuh SUN KING
Product: 200163
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Aralia cordata 'Sun King' (Japanese Spikenard 'Sun King') is a dramatic foliage plant for shade gardens, prized for its large, glowing golden leaves that light up darker corners. You get an upright, shrub-like clump that typically reaches about 36-72 inches tall and can spread 36-72 inches wide as it matures, creating a bold, architectural accent behind smaller perennials.

Give it part shade to full shade; a little morning sun can intensify the gold color, while deeper shade shifts the foliage toward chartreuse. Plant it in rich, humusy soil that stays evenly moist but drains well. Keep it watered during hot or dry spells, especially if it receives more sun, and top-dress with compost or mulch to conserve moisture and improve soil structure.

In summer, airy clusters of small white flowers rise above the foliage and may be followed by decorative dark berries. For a clean look, cut stems back after frost and remove any winter-damaged growth in spring. Use it as a focal point in woodland borders, along shaded foundations, or near paths where the bold leaves can be appreciated up close.

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