Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
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Thierry P.
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Thierry P.
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Thierry P. • 84 FR
Elise A.
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Elise A. • 51 FR
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Alyssum saxatilis Goldkugel
Gold dust, Gold basket, Golden tuft, Rock madwort, Eastern madwort, Yellow alyssum
Only 1 out of 3 young plants took.
Valérie , 28/04/2025
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Description
Aurinia saxatilis 'Goldkugel' is a particularly compact and floriferous gold basket. It is a perennial plant forming spreading tufts more compact than most, with foliage composed of small evergreen and downy leaves, of a grey-green colour. They are submerged in spring under an abundant golden cloud, made up of a multitude of small flowers of a very bright yellow. Dazzling, hardy, and drought-tolerant, it is a fabulous rockery or flowering wall plant, really easy to grow in well-drained soil and in the sun.
Aurinia saxatilis is also known by the Latin name Alyssum saxatile, and the common names of Gold Basket or Yellow Alyssum. This small perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family is actually related to mustard and cabbage. Native to mountainous and rocky regions of Central and Southeast Europe, this species is the only one commonly encountered in cultivation. It has given rise to some very interesting cultivars, including the 'Goldkugel' variety, which is particularly floriferous.
The 'Goldkugel' gold basket forms spreading tufts 25 cm (10in) high in flower, and 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) wide. Its base becomes woody over time. It has small evergreen oval-shaped grey-green leaves. Flowering takes place in April-May, for about 1 month, depending on the climate and growing conditions, and if care is taken to remove the faded flower stalks, the flowering may slightly repeat in autumn. The tiny flowers are grouped in numerous corymbs (small clusters) that completely cover the plant.
Following the forsythias and accompanying tulips, which are widely used in gardens, the gold basket alyssums can be established in any well-drained soil, even rocky and occasionally dry soil. They are perfect plants for covering the top of walls, the spaces between rocks in a rockery, just like aubrietas and bellflowers. They dress the base of perennials (wallflowers, creeping roses) and small bushes such as ballota, shrubby salvias, lavenders, or caryopteris. They can also be planted along a pathway, in well-drained soil. They also perform very well in pots and containers.
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Alyssum
saxatilis
Goldkugel
Brassicaceae
Gold dust, Gold basket, Golden tuft, Rock madwort, Eastern madwort, Yellow alyssum
Aurinia saxatilis
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Alyssum saxatile Goldkugel thrives in full sun in fairly rich and well-drained sandy soil, which can be dry and rocky. In case of hot and dry summers, it will appreciate some waterings. To plant your Alyssum, prepare a 20 cm (8in) planting hole, crumbling the soil well and placing adding a fertilizer such as blood meal or bone meal at the bottom. Position your plant in the whole by covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Refill and water copiously to remove air pockets. In dry weather, it is necessary to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate rooting. Pinch the clumps after flowering to maintain compact vegetation. In June, carry out light pruning before seed formation begins to promote flowering again. Alyssum can be prone to mildew and white rust. Beware of slugs, flea beetles, and aphids that can damage the plant.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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