Overview
Daubenya aurea yellow-flowered is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Daubenya, part of the Asparagaceae family, with linear, green foliage. Daubenya aurea yellow-flowered grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include rock gardens, containers and borders.
About
Daubenya aurea, known as the yellow-flowered golden daubenya, is a clump-forming cultivar of the Asparagaceae family. It features linear green foliage and produces yellow flowers in spring and summer. This plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing aspect with sheltered exposure, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for rock gardens, containers, and borders. Propagation can be achieved by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Daubenya
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Daubenya aurea yellow-flowered size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Linear, green
- Suggested uses
- Rock gardens, containers, borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Daubenya aurea yellow-flowered
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- Good
- Disease resistance
- Good
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Daubenya aurea yellow-flowered?
Daubenya aurea yellow-flowered prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Daubenya aurea yellow-flowered need?
Daubenya aurea yellow-flowered grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Daubenya aurea yellow-flowered hardy in the UK?
Daubenya aurea yellow-flowered 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 Daubenya aurea yellow-flowered?
Seed, division.
