Coronilla glauca Citrina

Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca Citrina (often listed as Coronilla glauca Citrina) is a compact, rounded, semi-evergreen shrub with fine, bluegreen foliage and clusters of softly scented, pale lemon-yellow, pea-like flowers in late winter and spring, with the chance of a lighter repeat later in the season. Best in full sun and a very free-draining soil, it appreciates a warm, sheltered position and suits coastal gardens in Ireland. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it typically reaches about 1m high and wide over time; avoid winter wet and provide protection in severe cold.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun; sheltered from cold winds Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile; ideal on light sandy or chalky soils; avoid heavy, waterlogged clay Hardiness: Frost hardy in mild, sheltered Irish gardens; protect from severe or prolonged frost and winter wet Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
facing:south
facing:west
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soiltype:light-sandy
soiltype:chalky
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:semi-evergreen
flowering:february
flowering:march
flowering:april
flowering:may
flowercolour:yellow
leafcolour:green
size:90cm-2m
fragrance:all-scented
specialconditions:coastal-conditions