Genista pilosa - P9

Description
The Hairy broom (Genista pilosa) is a dense, compact dwarf shrub that produces golden yellow flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from May to July. These produce brown legumes. The Hairy broom also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* heat-loving

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Hairy broom are dark green, lanceolate, alternate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Hairy broom has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hairy broom is a dense and compact dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 40 cm and grows to a width of approx. 40 - 50 cm. It usually grows 5 - 10 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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).

Flower
The golden yellow flowers of the Hairy broom appear in clusters from May to July.

Use
Heather garden, rock garden

Shoots
The shoots of Genista pilosa are tomentose.