For Arbuthnot - Fatsia 'Spider's Web'

Yes, Shirley. Mine looks very similar so it must be due to weather conditions.

I really like this. Does it stay small? It looks a fairly compact plant for 4years.

Mine doesn't look like this Shirley.

Arbuthnot, I have just seen the photo of yours and must say they do look alike with the new cream foliage. I'm not fretting over it as it seems this can happen following a lot of rainfall.

Josie, according to my label it could reach 1.5 - 2.5 metres in 10-20 years so it's a slow grower! I looked at it this morning and was annoyed to find Bindweed twining through one part, courtesy of the neighbours! I have dug out the dreaded Bindweed and must keep a lookout for any more.

Rose, has yours remained the green and cream it should be?

It's very attractive, Shirley. I've seen a front garden not far from ours, with a healthy one. I'll have to look tomorrow on my way to the office, just to see if they have any of this lovely cream foliage.

Kate, I was a little concerned to see the cream new growth but it seems this can happen in a rainy season.

It just stays green Shirley.

Rose, is yours the 'Spider's Web' one?

No it isn't Shirley. I thought they were all the same!

Rose, I found this info. on the Spider's Web Fatsia for you:

A bushy, evergreen shrub growing to 2m tall. The dark-green leaves are heavily-speckled with white, particularly at the edges, but the white variegation can sometimes spread across the whole leaf. Terminal clusters of white flowers in autumn are followed by black berries

When I bought mine the lady in the garden centre it looked as though it had been sprinkled with icing sugar!

Thanks Shirley!