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ULEX europaeus 'Flore Pleno'

Commonly known as Double gorse

Double flowering gorse

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Ulex europaeus - Growing Guide

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £13.00 each, 3+ £11.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Evergreen
Yellow
Height - 2.5m (8ft)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - densely bushy
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - - as the native but with double flowers and no fruit.
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - garden origin
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Double - Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - Pruning group 7
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.

RHS group 10
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Free draining sandy soil -
Neutral to acid soil