About
Aurinia saxatilis 'Gold Cushion' is a hardy evergreen perennial that develops a compact, tufted shape with soft, grey-green, oval leaves. From spring through early summer, it produces clusters of small yellow flowers, adding vibrant color to the landscape.
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