Coronilla glauca ‘Citrina’ is a highly decorative evergreen shrub that brings elegance, fragrance, and year-round interest to the garden. This exquisite variety is prized for its pale lemon-yellow, pea-like flowers, which are borne in abundant clusters along its graceful, arching stems. True to its refined nature, the blooms open from late winter through spring, often offering a second flush in autumn, providing a long-lasting display of soft, luminous colour when few other plants are in flower.
The delicate, sweet scent of ‘Citrina’ is one of its most enchanting features. During sunny winter or spring days, the tiny blossoms release a lemony perfume that fills the surrounding area, enhancing the sensory experience of the garden. Its glaucous blue-green foliage is equally noteworthy, offering a cool, Mediterranean aesthetic that contrasts beautifully with the pale yellow blooms. The leaves remain attractive year-round, giving the shrub structural interest even when not in flower.
Coronilla glauca ‘Citrina’ typically grows to a height of 1–1.5m (3–5ft) with a spread of 1–2m (3–6ft). Its arching stems carry clusters of dainty, pale lemon-yellow pea-like flowers, each around 1–2cm in size. Flowering occurs from late winter through spring, occasionally repeating in autumn for extended interest. The glaucous blue-green foliage is evergreen, providing year-round texture and colour. Suited for sunny, sheltered locations, it can be grown in well-drained soil in borders, Mediterranean-style gardens, or large containers on patios and balconies. A light prune after flowering maintains shape and encourages healthy new growth while preserving its elegant form.
