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Aurinia saxatilis 'Goldkugel'

Dwarf Basket of Gold, Golden-Tuft

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Information by:         Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

Basket of Gold is a perennial. Produces gray 2-5" long leaves, which forms a spreading evergreen mound 8-12 in. high. Produces dense clusters of tiny golden yellow flowers that bloom from spring to early summer.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.