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CORONILLA emerus
Commonly known as Scorpion senna
(Hippocrepis emerus) - yellow 'pea' flowers on glabrous stems
£15.50 each
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Central and southern Europe. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousMid-green shoots and leaves to 6cm (2½in) long with up to 9 obovate leaflets.
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Yellow
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Entire
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Obovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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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.
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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.
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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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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold drying winds. -
Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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Coronilla - Growing Guide
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