Farfugium ‘Giant Tractor Seat’

Common Name:
Giant Tractor Seat Plant

Description:
Farfugium ‘Giant Tractor Seat’ is a bold, evergreen perennial known for its dramatic, glossy foliage and tropical appearance. Named for its oversized, rounded leaves that resemble old-fashioned tractor seats, this architectural plant creates instant impact in shaded garden areas. The leathery, deep green leaves can grow up to 40 cm across, forming a lush, mounding clump. In late autumn to early winter, it sends up tall stems topped with bright yellow daisy-like flowers that provide cheerful contrast against the dark foliage. Ideal for Melbourne’s temperate climate, ‘Giant Tractor Seat’ thrives in part shade to full shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. It performs well in sheltered areas, including under trees, in shaded borders, or near water features. Though frost tender when young, it becomes more resilient with age. Excellent for adding texture and scale to subtropical or jungle-style gardens.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 60 to 90 cm
Width: 80 to 100 cm

Aspect:
Part Shade
Full Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Autumn
Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:
Yellow

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Perennial
Low Maintenance
Evergreen
Foliage Interest
Shade Tolerant
Moisture Loving
Architectural Plant

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested

Companion Plants:
Hosta ‘Empress Wu’
Fatsia japonica
Aspidistra elatior
Heuchera ‘Caramel’
Dryopteris erythrosora

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.