High Five™ ‘Green Fingers’ Fatsia
Shrub
- Perfect for shady spots in warm, southern gardens!
- Unique, tropical-looking foliage looks like a hand.
- Evergreen, heat-tolerant, & container-friendly.
- Can be grown as a houseplant or patio plant in cooler zones.
- Zones 8-10, part sun to shade, 4-6' tall x 3-5' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Fatsia
Zone: 8-10
Sun exposure: Part sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (<4 hours sun).
Height x width: 4-6' tall x 3-5' wide
Flower color: None
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Year-round
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat-tolerant, evergreen, container-friendly
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, foundation planting, hedge, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Part sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (<4 hours direct sun/day). Foliage is susceptible to burning and crisping in full sun environments.
Water: Average water needs.
Spacing: Minimum 2 feet apart.
Fertilizing: Has no special fertilizing needs.
Winterizing: Not much winterizing is required, but like most evergreens in warm climates, it can benefit from a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch all year, and especially in winter.
Maintenance & pruning: No pruning is required, but can be shaped as needed or to remove dead foliage. It does not flower, so there is no risk of removing blooms.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.