Overview
Coronilla coronata is a bushy shrubs in the genus Coronilla, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Coronilla coronata grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal and cottage and informal garden.
About
Coronilla coronata, commonly known as mountain crown vetch, is a bushy evergreen shrub within the Fabaceae family. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, west- or south-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH levels from acid to alkaline. Coronilla species typically have pinnate leaves and fragrant, pea-shaped flowers clustered in umbels, which appear in spring and summer. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as coastal and informal cottage gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Coronilla
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Coronilla coronata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Coronilla coronata
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Coronilla coronata?
Coronilla coronata prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Coronilla coronata need?
Coronilla coronata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Coronilla coronata hardy in the UK?
Coronilla coronata has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Coronilla coronata?
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.