{"product_id":"ligularia-pandora-plant-3ltr-pot","title":"Ligularia 'Pandora' Plant - 3Ltr Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLigularia 'Pandora' – Leopard Plant – 3Ltr Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold and dramatic, \u003cstrong\u003eLigularia 'Pandora'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning \u003cstrong\u003eLeopard Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge \u003cstrong\u003eshiny rounded purple leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e create dramatic foliage interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright \u003cstrong\u003eorange-yellow daisy-like flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e held on tall upright stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for \u003cstrong\u003eshaded borders, bog gardens, and pondside planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong season of interest from \u003cstrong\u003eMarch through November\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in \u003cstrong\u003emoist, fertile soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and sheltered garden positions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for creating bold, architectural planting displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLigularia '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 \u003cstrong\u003edeep purple leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the first emerging foliage in early spring until the plant dies back in late autumn, Ligularia 'Pandora' provides continuous ornamental value. 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