Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca 'Variegata' (v)
A small, bushy, evergreen shrub to about 80cm, with finely-lobed, blue-green foliage finely edged with creamy-white. Clusters of fragrant, yellow flowers appear in early spring and again in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Blue Green Variegated White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Blue Green Variegated White | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green Variegated White | |||
| Winter | Blue Green Variegated White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Coronilla can be annuals, herbaceous perennials or deciduous or evergreen shrubs, with pinnate leaves and often scented, pea-like flowers in compact umbels in the leaf axils
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a warm, sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. Needs winter protection in cold areas
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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