About
This upright, deciduous shrub with trefoil-shaped leaves and dense, upright spikes of scented, yellow, pea-like flowers in late spring and summer.
About the genus
Petteria are deciduous shrubs with dense, erect, terminal sprays of fragrant, yellow, pea-like flowers and long-stalked leaves with three leaflets
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Native toBalkan Peninsula
FragranceFlower
ToxicitySeeds may cause stomach upset if eaten. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn, or by greenwood cuttings in early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free