
LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Flowering
GROWTH HABIT
Arching
BLOOM SEASON
Early Spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open Pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering Shrub
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
6–8 ft
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
5–8
Container Garden
Limited
Plant Spacing
1.5–2 m
Planting Depth
0.5–1 cm
Growing Conditions
Well-drained
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should this shrub be pruned carefully after flowering?
Why should this shrub be pruned carefully after flowering?
It blooms on old wood, so pruning too heavily or at the wrong time can remove branches that carry future flowers.
Can its arching branches be used to soften a garden border?
Can its arching branches be used to soften a garden border?
Yes. Its graceful arching growth can create a softer transition along borders, pathways, and foundation plantings.
Which climates are suitable for this yellow flowering shrub?
Which climates are suitable for this yellow flowering shrub?
The listed hardiness range is zones 5–8, making it suited to temperate climates within that range.
How can early-season pollinators benefit from this shrub?
How can early-season pollinators benefit from this shrub?
Its early spring flowers can provide a seasonal floral resource for pollinators that are active early in the year.
Can this shrub be planted as a low informal screen?
Can this shrub be planted as a low informal screen?
Yes. With a mature height of 6–8 ft and 1.5–2 m spacing, it can be arranged as a flowering screen or hedge.
What planting position best shows its cascading growth?
What planting position best shows its cascading growth?
A position with enough horizontal room allows its arching branches to develop naturally and display the flowering form.