GENISTA lydia
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GENISTA lydia
Slender branches with golden yellow flowers. Low growing
£14.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids. -
Place of origin
Bulgaria, Macedonia, Greece, Turkey. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousSmall leaves less than 10mm (½in) long
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Yellow
Golden yellow -
RacemesShort racemes, 5cm (2in) long of flowers 1cm (½in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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BlueBlue-green
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Linear
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
1m (3ft)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Domed shrub with slender, arching, grey-green, prickle-tipped branches. Produces a profusion of small flowers.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Will not regrow from old wood -
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
1m (3ft)
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