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flowery senna

Senna corymbosa

Genus: Senna
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

S. corymbosa is a bushy evergreen shrub with pinnate leaves composed of lance-shaped leaflets, and corymbs of bright yellow flowers 2cm across borne in the leaf axils in late summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in loam-based compost, in full light with shade from hot sun and moderate humidity. Water freely in summer but keep just moist in winter. During growth apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Can be grown outdoors in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered frost-free area

Pruning

Pruning group 1. Plants grown under glass may need restrictive pruning in late winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown at 18-24°C in spring or strike semi-hardwood cuttings in summer with bottom heat

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerLow MaintenanceCity Courtyard

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years