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GENISTA x spachiana
Commonly known as Easter broom
(Genista Fragrans) (Cytisus Fragrans) - yellow flowers borne profusely, very sweetly scented
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Evergreen3-palmate leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
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Height3m(10ft) -
Spread3m(10ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous shrub with upright, later arching, branches.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Full sun
GENISTA x spachiana
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. Cytisus x spachianus
Pests & DiseasesAphids
Place of originGarden origin.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Genista - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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