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Solidago canadensis Golden Baby

Solidago canadensis Golden Baby
Canadian Goldenrod, Canada Goldenrod

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A particularly compact, early-flowering, non-trailing variety which is suitable for borders and beds. It produces generous panicles of golden yellow flowers from July to September atop a clump of light green leafy stems. This decorative and hardy perennial is easy to grow in sun or partial shade, in well-drained, not too dry to moist soil.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Solidago 'Golden Baby' (also known as 'Goldkind') is a new variety of Canadian Goldenrod with a particularly compact habit and early and prolonged flowering. This perennial is adorned with clusters of bright yellow flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators from July on a sturdy plant. Its modest growth, slow development, and non-invasive nature make it suitable even for the smallest gardens. It is a superb and easy-to-grow plant that thrives in the sun, in any garden soil that does not dry out too much.

Solidago Golden Baby is a horticultural hybrid derived from Canadian Goldenrod. This woody-based perennial cousin of daisies and sunflowers belongs to the Asteraceae family. This variety is much more compact than the wild species from which it originates and does not spread through suckering. This plant will not exceed 60 cm (24in) high when flowering and 50 cm (20in) wide, forming a dense, upright clump of leafy stems. Flowering will continue from July to September if faded flowers are removed. The flowers take the form of golden-yellow, feathery panicles composed of tiny daisy-like heads in branched and feathery spikes. They appear at the ends of sturdy stems, bearing opposite, elongated, light green leaves with slightly toothed edges and a rough texture. The vegetation of this goldenrod is deciduous, disappearing in late autumn and reappearing in spring.

Goldenrod is much appreciated for its late flowering. Modern varieties have replaced the old invasive ones which were of little ornamental interest. They are robust plants that only dislike excessive heat and drought, which can cause powdery mildew on the foliage. Solidago 'Golden Baby' can be planted individually or in groups of three, with asters (Aster Little Carlow, Aster Blue Wonder), cosmos, or veronicas (Veronica Blue Candels, Veronica longifolia Marietta) for example. Its flowers hold up well when cut, and can be dried before fully blooming to be included in arrangements.

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Panicle
Flower size 10 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Solidago

Species

canadensis

Cultivar

Golden Baby

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Canadian Goldenrod, Canada Goldenrod

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference174141

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Planting and care

Plant 'Golden Baby' Solidago in full sun or partial shade, in any well-prepared, loose soil, sheltered from strong winds that could flatten it. In hot regions, mulch the base in summer to maintain moisture as this variety hates soil which is dry in summer. Avoid excessive heat and humidity, which can cause powdery mildew.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, ordinary, moist.

Care

Pruning instructions Cut back the dry stems in late winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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