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Products > Fatsia japonica 'Variegata'   Fatsia japonica 'Variegata' - Variegated Japanese Aralia    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Araliaceae (Ginsengs) Origin: Japan (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Variegated Foliage: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Summer/Fall Synonyms: [Aralia japonica 'Variegata] Height: 6-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet Exposure: Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Fatsia japonica 'Variegata' (Variegated Japanese Aralia) - This is an evergreen perennial with a tropical look. Thick, erect stems support huge dark palmate leaves smudged with cream and light green. Roundish clusters of small cream flowers appear in the fall. It can grow to about 6-10 ft. tall. It is frost hardy and does well in the shade with moderate watering. This slow growing plant has been known to self-sow and sucker but we have not seen evidence of this in our garden. Benefits from fertilizers that include iron. A showstopper in the garden and a great way to brighten a dark corner.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.