Overview
Platycladus orientalis 'Golden Rocket' is a conical,compact,slow-growing conifers in the genus Platycladus, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Platycladus orientalis 'Golden Rocket' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include specimen plant, rockery and border.
About
Platycladus orientalis 'Golden Rocket' is a slow-growing, compact evergreen cultivar of the Platycladus genus, known for its conical habit in early years. It thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is fertile and well-drained. Suitable for exposed or sheltered sites, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is often used as a specimen plant, in rockeries, or borders. Interest is maintained through spring and summer with its distinctive foliage.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Platycladus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Platycladus orientalis 'Golden Rocket' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Shrubs
- Habit
- Conical,Compact,Slow-growing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Specimen plant, Rockery, Border
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Platycladus orientalis 'Golden Rocket'
- Propagation
- Seed,Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Platycladus orientalis 'Golden Rocket'?
Platycladus orientalis 'Golden Rocket' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Platycladus orientalis 'Golden Rocket' need?
Platycladus orientalis 'Golden Rocket' 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.
Is Platycladus orientalis 'Golden Rocket' hardy in the UK?
Platycladus orientalis 'Golden Rocket' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Platycladus orientalis 'Golden Rocket'?
Seed,Softwood cuttings.
More in the Platycladus genus
- Platycladus orientalisoriental thuja
- Platycladus orientalis 'Collen's Gold'
- Platycladus orientalis 'Elegantissima Aurea Nana'
- Platycladus orientalis 'Filiformis Erecta'
- Platycladus orientalis 'Green Cone'
- Platycladus orientalis 'Madurodam'
- Platycladus orientalis 'Sanderi'