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Alyssum saxatile Citrinum

Alyssum saxatile Citrinum
Auriana saxitalis

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Alyssum saxatile Citrinum, with decorative pale lemon yellow flowers.
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time April to May
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Description

A spreading clump which is much wider than tall. Broad, silvery leaves. Pale lemon yellow flowers, more decorative than most.  Very easy to grow.

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Alyssum, basket of gold: sowing, planting, care
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by Virginie T. 11 min.
Alyssum, basket of gold: sowing, planting, care
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Alyssum saxatile Citrinum in pictures

Alyssum saxatile Citrinum (Flowering) Flowering
Alyssum saxatile Citrinum (Foliage) Foliage
Alyssum saxatile Citrinum (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time April to May

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Alyssum

Species

saxatile

Cultivar

Citrinum

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Auriana saxitalis

Botanical synonyms

Aurinia saxatilis

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8573111

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Planting and care

A mountain plant, liking a rather dry limestone, rocky and poor soil as well as a position in full sun. Perfect for rockeries, the top of a wall, paving or borders in dry soil. Cut back the faded flowers with shears so that they do not go to seed and to maintain a compact and bushy appearance.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, well-draining

Care

Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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