Bladder Senna. A vigorous shrub with pale green leaves and pea-like, yellow flowers, followed by green translucent seed pods. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers May to August. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Colutea arborescens
A vigorous shrub with pale green leaves and pea-like, yellow flowers, followed by green translucent seed pods.
Additional information
| Generic | Colutea |
|---|---|
| Species | arborescens |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bladder Senna |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Creeping |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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