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Ligularia 'Pandora' Plant - 3Ltr Pot

£1399
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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.

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Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

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Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

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Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

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Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.