Cassia and Senna are both broad genera with some outstanding, usually erect growing woody shrubs or medium-sized trees, which are all suited as container plants. They usually have trifoliate to pinnate leaves and numerous yellow to orange-yellow and pink flowers throughout summer. Several Cassia species are used as medicinal or culinary plants. They are easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Keep plants cooler at a minimum of some 10°C in winter, keep soil drier. Some Cassia may shed most leaves and will go semi-dormant in winter. Plants which have become to large may be cut back easily in spring before new growth. Pots or small containers of 10 to 20 liters shall be sufficient for all species. Sow flat at a minimum of some 20°C in any leafy-sandy, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Seeds will germinate erratically in some 2 weeks to 3 months. 20 seeds per package unless otherwise specified. |
Cassia alata (Candlestick Senna)150 (3)m, small, woody Candlestick Senna from tropical Americas, with erect, yellow spikes resembling candles above simple pinnate leaves. USDA Climate Zone 10. IV-VI. |
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seed package 2333 | € 3,99 |
Cassia artemisoides ssp. artemisoides (Feathery Senna)1 (2)m, upright, evergreen shrub with pinnate, needle-like leaves and numerous small, bright yellow flowers on silver-grayish stems. Native to Australia. For any rich, well drained, rocky soil in full sun. Minimum of some 10°C in winter with reduced watering. VI-VIII. |
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seed package 3234 | € 4,99 |
Cassia australis2 (4)m, erect growing shrub to small tree from Australia, yellow flower spikes. For a very sunny spot. USDA Climate Zone 10. |
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seed package 2334 | € 4,99 |
Cassia bicapsularis (Winter Cassia)2 (5)m, Winter Cassia is an erect shrub to small tree from Northern South America (Panama south to Venezuela and Colombia) and has compound dark green leaves and clusters of most ornamenal sulfur yellow flowers. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in containers. In winter keep plants slightly drier in full sun at a minimum of some 15°C. X-XII. |
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seed package (1,000 seeds)0231 | € 14,90 | ||
seed package (20 seeds)8318 | € 0,99* |
Cassia candolleana (Golden Senna)2 (3)m, upright, semi-evergreen shrub with broadly feathered, dark green leaves and terminal spikes of large, rich golden yellow flowers. Native of Chile. For any rich, well drained, rocky soil in full sun. Minimum of some 10°C in winter with reduced watering. VII-VIII. |
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seed package 3236 | € 4,99 |
Cassia corymbosa (Argentine Senna)200 (300)cm, Argentine Senna is a medium tall woody shrub from South America with showy, rich yellow flowers in terminal racemes above slightly leathery, shiny leaves. Easily grown in pots or containers in any rich, well drained soil. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 15°C in full sun. VI-VIII. |
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seed package8125 | € 3,99 |
Cassia didymobotrya (Popcorn Senna)2 (3)m, upright, semi-evergreen shrub with broadly feathered, fresh to dark green leaves and terminal, candle-like spikes of golden yellow flowers. Native of Africa. For any rich, well drained, rocky soil in full sun. Minimum of some 10°C in winter with reduced watering. VII-VIII. |
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Cassia eremophila (Desert Cassia)100 (200)cm, Desert Cassia (syn. Cassia nemophila) is native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub with linear leaves and numerous bright yellow flowers. A fast growing species. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a winter minimum of some 5°C. USDA Climate Zone 9. VI-VIII. |
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seed package 2335 | € 4,99 |
Cassia fistula (Manna Tree)5 (9)m, Manna Tree is a large shrub to medium sized tree with a straight trunk and spreading branches with broadly feathered leaves. It makes ornamental hanging bright yellow flower spikes and is most impressing when flowering. The dried, dark brown to almost black, up to 70cm long, narrow seedpods contain numerous compartments with a blackish pulp, which is used to make juices and as a cooking ingredient just like Tamarind pulp (Tamarindus indica). Please note that larger amounts have laxative properties. USDA Climate Zone 10. |
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seed package 2315 | € 3,99 |
Cassia floribunda (Popcorn Tree)4 (9)m, Popcorn Tree from tropical Asia. Leathery leaflets and plenty of beautiful, large clusters of yellow flowers, which pop out from the branches, thus resembling popcorn. Requires good drainage. |
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seed package 2317 | € 3,99* |
Cassia grandis (Pink Shower Tree)4 (9)m, Pink Shower Tree is a showy tree from tropical Americas. It makes large hanging flower racemen in various shades of pink to light rose over long periods of time. For any rich, well drained susbtrate in full sun throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a winter minimum of some 15°C. |
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seed package 2338 | € 3,99 |
Cassia javanica ssp. nodosa6 (8)m, a mall tree with bright to dark rose, quite large flowers in dense clusters above broadly feathered leaves. For any rich, well drained susbtrate in full sun throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a winter minimum of some 15°C. |
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seed package 2343 | € 2,99 |
Cassia mexicana (Mexican Cassia)2 (5)m, Mexican Cassia is an erect shrub to small tree with trifoliate leaves and ovoid, dark green leaflets. Clusters of sulfur yellow flowers on older plants. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in containers. In winter keep plants slightly drier in full sun at a minimum of some 15°C. VII-IX. |
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seed package 2341 | € 4,99 |
Cassia renigeraInformation not yet available. |
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seed package 2344 | € 3,99* |
Cassia roxburghii (syn. Cassia marginata)6 (8)m, small tree similar to Cassia javanica with usually more intense colored flowers, sometimes being terra cotta red. |
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seed package 2340 | € 3,99* |
Cassia siamea12 (20)m, originating in south-eastern tropical Asia, becoming a large tree with age if planted in the garden. Compound leaves and yellow flowers are born in dense clusters up to 30cm/1' long. Soak seeds for three days in luke warm water prior to sowing. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throught the year. In winter reduce watering and keep plants at a minimum of some 15°C. |
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seed package 2345 | € 3,99* |
Cassia spectabilis250 (400)cm, medium sized shrub and as the name proposes it is a spectacular Cassia with golden yellow, flowers in upright spikes. |
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seed package 2346 | € 4,99 |
Senna multijuga3 (5)m, (syn. Cassia multijuga) a large shrub to small tree with age from Brazil with yellow flowers in numerous, densely package spikes.For any rich, well drained susbtrate in full sun throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a winter minimum of some 15°C. |
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seed package2342 | € 7,99 |
Senna sulfurea4 (8)m, (syn. Cassia glauca) ornamental senna species with broad feathered dark bluish green leaves and quite large bright yellow flowers in dense clusters. |
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seed package 2337 | € 2,99* |