<
>
CORONILLA emerus
Commonly known as Scorpion senna
(Hippocrepis emerus) - yellow 'pea' flowers on glabrous stems
(UK Delivery Only)
£15.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £14.00 each
Plant Details
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Central and southern Europe. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
-
DeciduousMid-green shoots and leaves to 6cm (2½in) long with up to 9 obovate leaflets.
-
Yellow
-
Fully hardy
-
Pinnate
-
Entire
-
Obovate
-
Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
-
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy, rounded shrub. Umbels of 2-3 flowers 2cm (1in) long on slender stalks are followed by slender, segmented pods to 10cm (4in) long.
-
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
-
Summer Seasonal Interest
-
Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
-
Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
-
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.
-
Soil Conditions
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
-
Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from cold drying winds.
Coronilla - Growing Guide
