GENISTA hispanica

Commonly known as Spanish gorse

Forms compact, spiny mound. Yellow, scented flowers

GENISTA hispanica

individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Details
Description
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
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Planting Combinations
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Deciduous
leaves hairy or silky beneath only on flowering branches
Yellow
Height
75cm (30in)
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
Dwarf shrub Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
Dense, mound-forming, shrub.
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
Pests & Diseases - aphids.
Place of origin
southwestern Europe.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape
Racemes - almost terminal racemes, 2.5cm (1in) across of 2-12 flowers 1cm (½in) long
Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windswept
Rockery (inc alpine)
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above
Leaf shape
Oblong see photos above
Ovate
Pruning group
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.

RHS group 1 - will not regrow from old wood
Scented Plants
Scented flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil