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GENISTA lydia
Slender branches with golden yellow flowers. Low growing
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DeciduousSmall leaves less than 10mm (½in) long
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YellowGolden yellow -
Height60cm (24in) -
Spread1m (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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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sun
GENISTA lydia
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesAphids.
Place of originBulgaria, Macedonia, Greece, Turkey.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeRacemesShort racemes, 5cm (2in) long of flowers 1cm (½in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSuitable for open site, slightly back from the seaSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)BlueBlue-green
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
RHS group 1Will not regrow from old wood -
Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Genista - Growing Guide
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60cm (24in)
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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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