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Bongardia chrysogonum

Low MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Bongardia
Family: Berberidaceae

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun protected from excessive wet; keep hot and dry during summer dormancy

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years