About
Aurinia saxatilis 'Citrina' is a hardy perennial that develops a compact mound of oval, gray-green foliage. During the spring and early summer months, this plant produces clusters of small yellow blooms that enhance its appeal.
About the genus
Aurinia comprises biennials or evergreen perennials with a woody base. These plants feature simple, grey-green foliage and produce short racemes or panicles adorned with small, four-petaled flowers that are either yellow or white, blooming in late spring to early summer.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open situation in full sun
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to maintain compact shape
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free