| General Description | This hardy deciduous shrub is very tolerant to a variety of soil types. It is deer, small animal and insect resistant. Admired for its brilliant, long lasting flowers. |
| ID Characteristic | Bushy, compact globe shaped shrub, with pinnate leaves and full yellow flowers. The buttercup flowers are rich in nectar and aroma attracting butterflies, bees and birds. The green foliage and sandy-brown bark make the beautiful yellow flowers stand out.
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| Shape | Small, full globe shape densely covered with butter-cup shaped flowers. |
| Propagation | From semi-hardwood to hardwood cuttings in July.
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| Pests | In dry conditions, spider mites can be a problem. Other possibilities are iron chlorosis and powdery mildew. Fertilizing and regular sunlight and water as well as pruning will often prevent these.
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| Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Sandy-brown in colour, the bark is thin and strong. As the shrub ages the bark exfoliates and begins to peel. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Clusters dispersed throughout the entire shrub. Light in colour |
| Leaf Description | Consists of dense clusters 0.5-1.5 cm in size, dark green in colour with tiny hairs outlining the surface. Immediately after frost, the leaves turn brown and fall off.
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| Flower Description | These desirable flowers are shaped like butter cups and are yellowish-gold in colour. They produce nectar and a sweet aroma. These five-petaled flowers are 3-4 cm wide and saucer like. Formed in dense clusters, they cover the entire shrub. |
| Fruit Description | Small hard and insignificant. Brown in colour and disputably poisonous. Birds occasionally pick them up.
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| Colour Description | The soft green foliage and neutral brown bark make the brilliant yellow flowers pop when looking at this shrub. All three colours compliment each other. |
| Texture Description | This full dense shrub has fine, pillose foliage, exfoliating bark and soft silky flowers. The fruit of this plant are small and hard.
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