Comments on: Gorgeous Golden Shrubs – Part 1

By: pvaldes

pvaldes — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:48:56 +0000

Nice photos. I never heard of a yellow V. opulus. I see an “onondaga” Viburnum like mine also, and I just realise now how dark this shrub can appear.

Thanks for visiting. It’s tough finding the right spot for that golden V. opulus, since it’s so prone to scorching, but it’s a beauty in spring, at least.
-Nan

By: kathryn

kathryn — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:01:20 +0000

I have had good luck with Weigelia ‘rubidor’ although it was a tough sell with some clients. How about the various golden Spireas and some of the euphorbias for a splash of gold color.

I had a Kerria japonica ‘variagata’ that after many years reverted and outgrew its space. I moved it to the woodland last year. The vertict is still out on the reverted plant.

I look forward to seeing more pictures.

I tend to forget the fact that many people equate yellow foliage with the plant being sickly. I guess that’s why you encountered the resistance? It does take a bit of getting used to, I think. And yep, spireas are coming next time.
-Nan

By: melanie

melanie — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:17:05 +0000

Nan, is that Gaillardia in the photo with the Viburnum? If so, does it over winter for you?

Yep, it’s Gaillardia, and no, I usually have to grow it as an annual. I think these might have been from a few bits that squeaked through one winter, though; I’ve not had such good luck with it since.
-Nan