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Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty'

Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty'

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Perennial, DeciduousFamily: Berberidaceae

Height: 45cmSpread: 60cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Variegation

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Shade Type:

Damp

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist

With species native to North America through to Asia, plants in the Podophyllum genus vary in colour and form, but they're renowned for their dramatic, leathery foliage and foul-smelling flowers, which are pollinated by flies. Most species grow best in moist shade, where their dramatic foliage can be enjoyed along with other foliage plants including hostas, heucheras and tiarellas.

'Spotty Dotty' is a hybrid podophyllum, related to the North American species Podophyllum peltatum. It bears upright stems in spring, from which huge, lobed umbrella-shaped leaves with large chocolate-brown spots appear. Mature plants bear red flowers and fleshy fruits.

For best results, grow Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty' in rich, moist soil, in partial to full shade. This plant can be harmful if ingested.

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Podophyllum ‘Spotty dotty’ and wildlife

Podophyllum ‘Spotty dotty’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Podophyllum ‘Spotty dotty’ poisonous?

Podophyllum ‘Spotty dotty’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock