Information About Basket Of Gold

Basket-of-Gold (Aurinia saxatilis syn. Alyssum saxatile) is an enchanting low-growing, evergreen perennial that will charm your garden with its masses of shining, golden-yellow flowers on display for 4 to 6 weeks in spring and contrasting splendidly with its gray-green foliage.

How do you care for a gold basket?
What does basket of gold look like?
How do you plant gold basket seeds?
Is basket of gold invasive?
Is basket of gold a perennial?
How do you transplant a gold basket?
How do you divide yellow alyssum?
How do you grow Gold Dust alyssum?
How do you grow Aurinia Saxatilis?
Is yellow alyssum invasive?

How do you care for a gold basket?

Basket-of-gold loves full sun and dry, average-to-sandy, well-drained soil; soggy soil encourages root rot. Although best flowering occurs under full sun, this plant's foliage will appreciate afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Once established, the low-growing perennial can be quite drought-tolerant.

What does basket of gold look like?

Basket-of-gold plants (Aurinia saxtilis) feature bright gold flowers that seem to reflect the sun's golden rays. Although the individual flowers are small, they bloom in large clusters that intensify the effect. The plants grow a foot (30 cm.) high and as much as 2 feet (60 cm.)

How do you plant gold basket seeds?

Plant Basket-of-gold Seeds: Sow seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil but do not cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 65°F., seeds germinate in 7-14 days. Transplant basket-of-gold seedlings into the garden 1´ apart.

Is basket of gold invasive?

basket of gold: Aurinia saxatilis (Capparales: Brassicaceae): Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States.

Is basket of gold a perennial?

How do you transplant a gold basket?

Basket of Gold is propagated in two ways i.e., softwood cutting and with seeds. The plant is readily propagated by seeds sown in the fall. Collect the seeds and sow them in individual pots in a cold frame. Once the seeds have germinated and sprouted a few strong shoots, transplant them into their permanent locations.

How do you divide yellow alyssum?

After the blooms fade, cut back yellow alyssum by 1/3 to 1/2 to promote reblooming. Likewise, cut it back by 1/3 to 1/2 if it begins to get too leggy. This also helps to prevent aggressive spread via self-seeding. You can divide the plants in the fall if you wish to propagate them.

How do you grow Gold Dust alyssum?

Grow in dry, average to sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Avoid heavy clay soils. Rots may develop in moist or poorly-drained soils. Best flowering is in full sun, however plant foliage appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates.

How do you grow Aurinia Saxatilis?

How to grow

Cultivation Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open situation in full sun.
Propagation Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn.

Is yellow alyssum invasive?

Yellow tuft alyssum, a plant native to Europe, produces clusters of attractive yellow flowers. The fast growing and invasivee yellow tuft alyssum will crowd out other native flowers. ...