Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca Citrina, 3L
£25.00
notes
A bushy evergreen shrub, Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca Citrina is notable for its blue grey foliage and pale lemon flowers that bear a delicate scent. A member of the pea family, the flowers start in late winter and continue into spring, often with a second flush in summer, followed by seed pods. It can also be grown up a wall, attaining up to 180cm (6ft) with careful training.
Dimensions
- 3L
- Height and Spread: up to 100cm (3ft 3in) x W: 100cm (3ft 3in)
Features
notes
A bushy evergreen shrub, Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca Citrina is notable for its blue grey foliage and pale lemon flowers that bear a delicate scent. A member of the pea family, the flowers start in late winter and continue into spring, often with a second flush in summer, followed by seed pods. It can also be grown up a wall, attaining up to 180cm (6ft) with careful training.
Insights
A native of Southern Europe and Northern Africa, this Scorpion Vetch is not fully hardy, and will benefit from a sunny, south facing, sheltered planting. Pop in a container to fill a conservatory with colour and scent. Citrina is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
Details
- Flowers: February - May
Planting
- Moist, well-drained soil
- West and South aspects
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Does not tolerate hard pruning
- Trim after flowering to retain shape
Scent
- Sweet
Glossary