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CORONILLA
Pea-like flowers in a crown-like cluster (hence the name) on short stalks. A period of winter sunshine brings out the sweet scent.
Genus of about 20 species of annuals, herbaceous perennials, and evergreen and deciduous shrubs from Europe and northern Africa. They occur in habitats ranging from meadows to scrub, woodland and woodland margins and cliffs.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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EvergreenShrubs and herbaceous annuals and perennials. Grown for their alternate, pinnate leaves and often aromatic pea-like flowers.
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Full sunShelter from cold drying winds
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originEurope, northern Africa.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
Coronilla - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CORONILLA

CORONILLA emerus
Scorpion senna
(Hippocrepis emerus) - yellow 'pea' flowers on glabrous stems


CORONILLA valentina subsp glauca
golden yellow scented 'pea' flowers


CORONILLA valentina subsp glauca 'Citrina'
palest creamy yellow form with grey-green foliage

CORONILLA valentina subsp glauca 'Variegata'
distinct cream variegated foliage with bright yellow flowers
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50