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ULEX
Commonly known as Furze, Gorse
Gorse. A spring flowerer but in milder areas there will be flower in all months of the year. The coconut scent is very detectable by some persons but not others.
Genus of about 15 species of spiny, evergreen shrubs from heaths and hillsides, woodland margins and rocky sites in western and central Europe and northern Africa.
Uk natives are the widespread common Gorse, dwarf/western gorse, U. galli, in the west and U. minor, dwarf gorse in the southeast.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenShrubs
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Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowBlooms all year round in mild areas, the main flush over a long period in spring.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originWestern and central Europe, northern AfricaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Soil ConditionsFree draining sandy soilNeutral to acid soil
Ulex europaeus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of ULEX
ULEX europaeus
Common gorse, Furze, Whin
ULEX europaeus 'Flore Pleno'
Double gorse
double flowering gorse
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
