Overview
Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold' is a bushy shrub in the genus Fremontodendron, part of the Malvaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include low maintenance, climber and wall shrubs and wall side borders.
About
Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold' is a bushy, semi-evergreen shrub belonging to the robust Fremontodendron genus, known for its scaly young stems and palmate leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It produces vibrant yellow blossoms during spring and summer, adding seasonal interest. Suitable for fertile, well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is ideal for low-maintenance gardens, climbers, wall shrubs, and wall side borders.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Fremontodendron
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained,Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Low Maintenance, Climber and wall shrubs, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold'
- Propagation
- Greenwood cuttings in early summer,Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to Phytophthora root diseases and honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold'?
Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold' need?
Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold' hardy in the UK?
Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold' 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 Fremontodendron 'Dara's Gold'?
Greenwood cuttings in early summer,Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
