Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' - Golden Creeping Jenny, Pond Marginal Plant
Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' - Golden Creeping Jenny, Pond Marginal Plant
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Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea', known as golden creeping Jenny, is the golden-leaved form of native creeping Jenny and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It forms a low carpet of round, coin-shaped, golden-yellow leaves, dotted with yellow flowers from June to August.
Golden creeping Jenny at a glance
| Botanical name | Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' |
|---|---|
| Common name | Golden creeping Jenny |
| Plant type | Low, creeping evergreen perennial |
| Height and spread | Up to 10 cm tall, spreading 50–100 cm |
| Flowers | Bright yellow, cup-shaped, June to August |
| Position | Full sun or part shade |
| Soil | Moist, humus-rich soil or shallow water |
| Pond depth | 0–10 cm of water |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 – hardy in a cold winter (-15 to -10°C) |
| Native to | Golden form of a UK native plant |
Where to plant golden creeping Jenny
- Trailing over pond edges to hide the liner
- Bog gardens and damp borders
- The edges of pots and containers
Does it spread?
Yes. The RHS calls it very vigorous and says it can become a nuisance. Trim wandering stems to keep it where you want it.
Is it good for wildlife?
Yes. It is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 0 - 10cm
Light: Full sun or part shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 0 - 10cm tall, 50 - 100cm wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
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