Genista lydia - 20-30 CM C3

Description
The Lydian broom (Genista lydia) is an overhanging dwarf shrub that produces golden yellow flowers. They appear from May to June. The Lydian broom also has lanceolate, grey-green leaves. In a sunny location with humusy, loose, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and grows to a width of approx. 1 m.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * heat tolerant, drought resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Lydian brooms are grey-green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 2 cm in size.

Spread
Syrian Arab Republic to the Balkans.

Frost hardiness
The Lydian broom has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Lydian broom is an overhanging dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 50 cm and is approx. 0.5 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 5 - 10 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Cut back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
The golden yellow flowers appear from May to June.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture

Root
Genista lydia is a taproot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.