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ULEX europaeus

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - the native gorse. Wildlife plant. Bees, caterpillars, cover for birds.
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    Pests & Diseases - none

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    Place of Origin - western and central Europe

  • Scented Plant: Scented flowers - coconut scented

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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ULEX europaeus

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Common gorse, Furze, Whin

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - rigid leaves reduced to deeply grooved spines to 2.5cm (1in) long.
Medium Shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - upright to rounded densely bushy shrub with spine-tipped green shoots. Produces solitary, pea-like flowers 2cm (¾in) long followed by dark-brown seed pods to 2cm (¾in) long.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 2.5m (8ft)
Spread - in metres - 2m (6ft)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

Soil Conditions

Free draining sandy soil - will become very leggy on rich soil.
Neutral to acid soil

Flowers In

Jan
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Buy ULEX europaeus

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£6.50 each
10+£5.50 each
 MULTIBUY SAVING 

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Varieties

ULEX europaeus 'Flore Pleno'
Double flowering gorse
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£9.50 each
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