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Herbaceous Perennial
Bongardia chrysogonum
bongardie
A tuberous perennial with grey-green pinnate leaves arising directly from the tuber; each leaflet is toothed at the top with a reddish-purple blotch at the base. Honey-scented spring flowers to 1.5cm across are a rich golden-yellow and borne on branched stems up to around 30cm tall
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Sand
Clay
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Gold Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Greece to Pakistan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun protected from excessive wet; keep hot and dry during summer dormancy
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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