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Golden Wonder Senna
Cassia splendida 'Golden'
Pronunciation: KASS-ee-uh SPLEN-did-uh
SKU #02294
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE:
Moderate grower to 15 to 18 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide.
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| Description | A rare selection, displaying a profusion of large, golden-yellow blooms. Provides dazzling fall color with flowers rather than foliage! An evergreen tree well suited to fitting in limited spaces. Semi-evergreen in frost-free climates. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early fall through early winter |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Group this senna with other big color warm climate beauties such as Purple Queen Bougainvillea, (Bougainvillea 'Moneth'), Royal Robe Paraguay Nightshade, (Solanum rantonnetii Royal Robe'), Blushing Knock Out Rose, (Rosa x 'Radyod') and Purple Passion Flower, (Passiflora x atropurpurea). |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
| History | Genus Cassia now includes all plants formerly listed in the now defunct Senna genus. It is grouped into the Fabaceae family with the legumes where most plants bear their seed in flat pods. It contains over 400 species in both tropical and temperate regions of the world. This species is native to the tropical regions of Brazil. |
| Lore | Due to the quantity and similarity among Cassia species, this entire genus has had difficulties with accurate classifications. |
Details
| Description | A rare selection, displaying a profusion of large, golden-yellow blooms. Provides dazzling fall color with flowers rather than foliage! An evergreen tree well suited to fitting in limited spaces. Semi-evergreen in frost-free climates. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early fall through early winter |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Group this senna with other big color warm climate beauties such as Purple Queen Bougainvillea, (Bougainvillea 'Moneth'), Royal Robe Paraguay Nightshade, (Solanum rantonnetii Royal Robe'), Blushing Knock Out Rose, (Rosa x 'Radyod') and Purple Passion Flower, (Passiflora x atropurpurea). |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
|---|
History
| History | Genus Cassia now includes all plants formerly listed in the now defunct Senna genus. It is grouped into the Fabaceae family with the legumes where most plants bear their seed in flat pods. It contains over 400 species in both tropical and temperate regions of the world. This species is native to the tropical regions of Brazil. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Due to the quantity and similarity among Cassia species, this entire genus has had difficulties with accurate classifications. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.