Why gardeners are raving about this bright yellow shrub that smells like honey

Gardeners across the country are falling head over heels for a bright yellow shrub that not only stands out visually, but also fills the air with a deliciously sweet honey scent. This week, let’s (re)discover the charming, sun-loving, yet still quite discreet plant that’s stealing the spotlight: the coronilla.

Why gardeners are raving about this bright yellow shrub that smells like honey. Gardeners across the country are falling head over heels for a bright yellow shrub that not only stands out visually, but also fills the air with a deliciously sweet honey scent. This week, let’s (re)discover the charming, sun-loving, yet still quite discreet plant that’s stealing the spotlight: the coronilla. While it remains far too rare in our backyards, this shrub dazzles with its abundant and radiant little flowers—worthy of a closer look! Origin and Botanical Family: The Coronilla’s Story Coming from the sunny Mediterranean basin, the coronilla belongs to the Fabaceae family, alongside peas and beans. You can spot the family resemblance immediately when you look at its long, linear pods, which burst open when ripe to release tiny seeds. It’s nature’s ver...