We got a green fingers from Craig last year and put itin full sun and it really struggled, we moved it next to a bamboo in the shade and its still putting out leaves in middle of winter and looks superb (North Lincs)
I've found fatsia Polycarpa to be the least hardy in my garden which is contrary to most people's experience. The winter of 2022 killed it off at -4 but my japonica and spiders web were fine. Was a younger plant though so I wonder if they are not that hardy when young. Might bite the bullet and get another .
You've convinced me on the f. polycarpa, I'll have to get one ordered! Have you seen any mature specimens? I'm wondering how the long term growth habit differs from the f. japonica.
I’d say it grows just as fast once established but branches a little less. If you prune the top growth F. polycarpa will send out side shoots and fill out more 👍
Fatsia polycarpa is good one. Unphased here by 4 nights -6c in zone 8a, 2nd year in ground, similar sized than shown. They also stay somewhat more modest in size, compared to f. japonica.
Ive got a green fingers i'm itching to plant in my border, I never knew they could still look great in full sun and I have a perfect place to put it!
Go for it! Thanks for watching 😀🪴☀️
We got a green fingers from Craig last year and put itin full sun and it really struggled, we moved it next to a bamboo in the shade and its still putting out leaves in middle of winter and looks superb (North Lincs)
I've found fatsia Polycarpa to be the least hardy in my garden which is contrary to most people's experience. The winter of 2022 killed it off at -4 but my japonica and spiders web were fine. Was a younger plant though so I wonder if they are not that hardy when young. Might bite the bullet and get another .
Yes, many of the ‘hardy’ exotics are fairly tender when young. As a general rule, when the stems become woody they are much more resilient to cold.
Hi Craig! Zone 9b Texas Gulf Coast area here. Love tropical plants!!
Hi, your climate is very similar to ours 🌱🌴
You've convinced me on the f. polycarpa, I'll have to get one ordered! Have you seen any mature specimens? I'm wondering how the long term growth habit differs from the f. japonica.
I’d say it grows just as fast once established but branches a little less. If you prune the top growth F. polycarpa will send out side shoots and fill out more 👍
Fatsia polycarpa is good one. Unphased here by 4 nights -6c in zone 8a, 2nd year in ground, similar sized than shown.
They also stay somewhat more modest in size, compared to f. japonica.
Our planted one grows 2ft a year roughly, but the lighter foliage keeps it looking more airy and less full. Love these plants ➡️🪴
Thank you Craig, I hv a polycarpa, and a mahonia sweet caress, but not the mahonia you mention in this vid. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching. Yes ‘Sweet Winter’ is similar to ‘Soft Caress’ but with slightly thicker leaves.
Hi Craig, fab video as always. Love both of these plants. May I ask where got you the sweet winter from? Cheers, Rich
Hi Rich, thanks for your kind words. If you are looking to purchase these Mahonia we are selling them 🪴😀📦
@@GrowParadise Are you out of stock arleady Craig? anymore coming in?