Philadelphus coronarius Aureus
This vibrant foliage shrub transforms shaded areas with its luminous golden-yellow leaves that provide months of bright colour. As a bonus, early summer brings sweetly fragrant white flowers that complement the golden foliage beautifully, combining exceptional foliage interest with the classic fragrance of mock orange.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring brings bright golden-yellow new growth that illuminates the garden. Early summer adds sweetly scented white flowers to the golden foliage. The yellow leaves maintain their colour through summer before taking on lime-green tones, whilst winter reveals attractive stems.
Key Features
- Bright golden-yellow foliage
- Sweetly fragrant white flowers
- Excellent for shade brightening
- Compact, manageable habit
- Very hardy and reliable
Perfect For
Outstanding for brightening shaded borders and north-facing walls. Perfect for adding year-long colour to woodland gardens. Ideal near seating areas where both foliage colour and flower fragrance can be enjoyed. Excellent in containers and mixed borders.
Growing Tips
Plant in partial shade - too much sun can scorch leaves whilst deep shade reduces colour intensity. Any reasonable, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment. Prune lightly after flowering if required to maintain shape. Best foliage colour in dappled shade.
Looks Great With
Stunning with purple-leaved plants like heuchera and berberis. Complements blue hostas, ferns and hellebores in shade. The golden foliage provides excellent contrast for dark evergreens and brightens combinations with white and blue flowers.
A superb choice for adding bright foliage colour and seasonal fragrance to shaded areas with minimal maintenance.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.