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Shrubs
Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca 'Citrina'
bastard senna 'Citrina'
'Citrina' is a small evergreen shrub with blue-grey, pinnate leaves and heads of small, fragrant, lemon-yellow flowers in late winter and early spring
Synonyms
Coronilla valentina 'Sulphurea'Coronilla valentina 'Citrinus'
see moreCoronilla glauca 'Citrina'
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow | Blue Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue Green | |||
Autumn | Blue Green | |||
Winter | Yellow | Blue Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Coronilla can be annuals, herbaceous perennials or deciduous or evergreen shrubs, with pinnate leaves and often scented, pea-like flowers in compact umbels in the leaf axils
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow happily in a range of sunny, sheltered habitats
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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