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CORONILLA valentina subsp glauca 'Variegata'
Distinct cream variegated foliage with bright yellow flowers
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EvergreenPinnate leaves to 5cm (2in) long with 5-7 leaflets.
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Height80cm (32in) -
Spread80cm (32in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Dense, rounded shrub.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sunShelter from cold drying winds
CORONILLA valentina subsp glauca 'Variegata'
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Additional Features
Good to knowMember of the pea family with vetch-like leaves. Blooms in late winter and early spring and again in late summer.
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originPortugal, Spain, Croatia.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Leaf form
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Leaf shape
Obovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Coronilla - Growing Guide
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