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Coronilla valentina subs. glauca

By Spritzhenry

Coronilla valentina subs. glauca (Coronilla valentina (Coronille))

8 Jan, 2009
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This small shrub flowers on and off throughout the year - including the winter!

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Milky

Thats a pretty shrub Spritz.....

8 Jan, 2009

Amy

The flower looks very much like a Gorse Spritz , is it related ?

8 Jan, 2009

Gilli

That looks like a nice shrub Spritz.

8 Jan, 2009

Spritzhenry

I just checked the Genus for Gorse (Ulex) and this plant - and they belong to the same family! Leguminosae in latin. So, yes, Amy, they are related!

However, as Gilli says, this one is a nice shrub - it doesn't have ANY prickles!

Well spotted, Amy. We live and learn, don't we.

8 Jan, 2009

Andrearichter

Lovely little addition to any garden for constant colour, I have a paler one which you id'd for me

9 Jan, 2009

Amy

Thanks Spritz , I like the idea of it having no prickles :o)

11 Jan, 2009

Gardengnome

Great winter color.

12 Jan, 2009

Spritzhenry

Thanks, Gg. I like it, too!

12 Jan, 2009

Andrearichter

I have just posted a picture of this on my profile, the variety which is Coronilla valentina subs. glauca 'Citrina'. This is a beautiful shrub which can climb, this is an established shrub growing on the Isle of Wight at The Botanical Gardens

14 Jan, 2009

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