Genista lydia - 40-50 CM C4

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 heavily favoured by 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 ground 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.

Interesting facts
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.