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Ligularia dentata are prized as much for their exotic foliage as for their flowers. In spring large heart-shaped glossy chocolate-maroon leaves with dark purple undersides appear turning green as they mature. In summer clusters of orange-yellow daisy-like flowers open above the foliage. This is an exciting new variety that is ideal for a moist sunny border or bog garden or beside water. It needs protection from strong midday sun.

• Garden care: Protect the young shoots from slug damage using beer traps or environmentally-friendly slug pellets. The plant must be kept moist; line the plant hole with plastic making a couple of holes in the plastic for drainage. Water regularly during periods of drought. Lift and divide large clumps in spring or after flowering. Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost in spring.