Fatsia japonica — Japanese Aralia, Hardy Evergreen Shrub, 7.5L Pot
Fatsia japonica — Japanese Aralia, Hardy Evergreen Shrub, 7.5L Pot
Fatsia japonica — a hardy garden shrub with creamy-white globular flower heads and flowering october to november. Supplied as an established specimen in a 7.5L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen Architectural Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5–3m × 2m
- Flowering: October to November
- Position: Partial to Full Shade (tolerates sun if soil stays moist)
- Attracts: Late-season pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 7.5L pot
The detail
Fatsia is bushy, architectural with large palmate leaves, glossy deep-green foliage, settles happily into architectural planting, shaded courtyards, jungle-style gardens, north walls.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Fatsia japonica |
| Mature size | 1.5–3m × 2m |
| Growth habit | Bushy, architectural with large palmate leaves |
| Position | Partial to Full Shade (tolerates sun if soil stays moist) |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained, fertile |
| Watering | Regular; protect from drying winds |
| Flowering | October to November |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Attracts | Late-season pollinators |
| Best for | Architectural planting, shaded courtyards, jungle-style gardens, north walls |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Fatsia is a evergreen architectural shrub. It will return reliably each year, growing stronger as it establishes.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from october to november.
Will it cope with a shady spot?
Yes — Fatsia prefers partial to full shade (tolerates sun if soil stays moist), which makes it a good choice for less sunny parts of the garden.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 7.5L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out.