Also known as Basket of Gold · 32 gardener saves

Aurinia: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Aurinia, the genus most gardeners know as basket of gold. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.

1 varietiesZones 4–7Mostly full sun

The 1 most-saved Aurinia varieties

Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.

Aurinia questions

How many types of Aurinia are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Aurinia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 32 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Aurinia grow in?

Across its varieties, Aurinia covers USDA Zones 4–7. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Aurinia bloom?

Most Aurinia varieties bloom in early spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Aurinia should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

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Design with Aurinia in your own yard

Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.

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