orange bladder senna

Also known as: small bladder senna

A vigorous shrub to 3m, with an open, rounded habit. The pinnate leaves are grey-green, and the flowers rich yellow, tinged with coppery-orange. The bladder-like pods, to 8cm long, are tinged with red and make a conspicuous feature

Scientific classification

Species: orange bladder senna (Colutea × media)
Genus: Colutea
Family: Fabaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of orange bladder senna

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Culture

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Quick identification of orange bladder senna

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orange bladder senna care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.