Aurinia saxatilis 'Goldkugel'
An evergreen perennial forming a low, bushy mound of oval, grey-green leaves. Tiny golden-yellow flowers are borne in small clusters from spring into early summer
Synonyms
Alyssum saxatile 'Compactum Goldkugel'Aurinia saxatilis 'Gold Ball'
see moreAurinia saxatilis Gold Ball
Alyssum saxatile Golden Ball
Alyssum saxatile Gold Ball
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow Gold | Green Grey Silver | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow Gold | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Aurinia can be biennials or woody-based, evergreen perennials with simple grey-green leaves and short racemes or panicles of small, yellow or white, 4-petalled flowers in late spring and early summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open situation in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain compact shape
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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