Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold' - 25-30 CM C2

Description
The Hairy broom 'Vancouver Gold' (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 'Vancouver Gold' 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. 30 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* heat-loving

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hairy broom 'Vancouver Gold' are dark green, lanceolate, alternate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Hairy broom 'Vancouver Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hairy broom 'Vancouver Gold' is a dense and compact dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 30 cm and is approx. 20 - 40 cm wide. 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Use
Heather garden, rock garden

Shoots
The shoots of Genista pilosa 'Vancouver Gold' are tomentose.