a better garden starts with a better plant
The elegant Gold Nugget is a bushy, slightly upright plant with large, bright yellow flowers and fresh green leaves. It is particularly early and low-maintenance plant with exceptional heat tolerance. Gold Nugget is great in flower beds, rocky gardens, baskets, and mixed arrangements in pots.
Height x spread/Trail: 40 x 20 cm
Who loves the sun?
If you love the sun’s warmth and brightness, you'll adore this compact, yellow-flowered gem. Gold Nugget Mecardonia brings vibrant, sun-like hues to your garden or balcony from spring through autumn. This award-winning plant is as easy to care for as it is beautiful, thriving in various climates, from Mediterranean to Mountain. Pair it with stone elements to infuse your garden with the same joyful energy the sun provides.
Flowers appear as early as March and continue through October.
A self-cleaning plant that makes care a breeze.
Excelling in heat tolerance, it is a true winner in hot and arid climates.
Light: Thrives in full sun to half-shade.
Care: Gold Nugget requires regular watering and feeding.
Use: Ideal for early-season planting in balconies, baskets, and flower beds, Gold Nugget adds vibrant color to any setting.
Cultivation tips: Pinch back after 1-2 weeks post-planting to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.
Maintain regular watering, ensuring soil stays moist but not waterlogged.
Feeding: Feed weekly with a balanced fertilizer.
Soil: Prefers average, well-draining soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
Parasites: Protect against pests like whiteflies and thrips; treat with appropriate insecticides as needed.
Gold Nugget Mecardonia is an early bloomer, with flowers appearing around March and continuing into October. It grows compactly, reaching its full spread within weeks.