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Boehmeria nipononivea 'Nichirin'
Variegated False Nettle
Plant Type:
SHADE PERENNIALSBoehmeria nipononivea 'Nichirin' ('Sun Corona') - All green leaves sport irregular broad creamy halos making this perennial a knockout in the garden. It would be smartly utilized when facing down evergreen shrubs or as a component in a perennial garden scheme. The Japanese False Nettle flowers with, though interesting, somewhat insignificant axillary tassels in the late season garden... Grow it for the gorgeous leaves. Site 'Nichirin' in part sun to dappled or open shade planted in fertile, draining soil. Established potted perennial from cutting.
Characteristics and Attributes for Boehmeria nipononivea 'Nichirin'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Summer / Late Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
Light
- Shade
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Dappled Shade
Attributes
- Collector Plant
- Border
- Woodland
- Cottage Garden
- Filler
- Accent
- Natural Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Moderately Fast
Soil
- Fertile
- Draining
Origins
- Japan
Propagated By
- Cutting