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COLUTEA arborescens
Commonly known as Bladder senna
A vigorous bush growing up to 12 feet with yellow pea flowers
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Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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DeciduousPale-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long with 5-6 pairs of broadly oval leaflets.
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Yellow
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RacemesRacemes to 12cm (4¾in) long of 3 to 8 flowers to 2cm (¾in) long
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous shrub. Fruit is a green, then translucent, pod 8cm (3in) long.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the sea in milder areas
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Soil Conditions
Alkaline / Chalk lovingFertile well drained soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Colutea - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations