Genista radiata - P11

Description
The Rayed-branch broom (Genista radiata) is a bushy, upright, broad small shrub that produces yellow flowers. They appear from May to June. These produce brown legumes. The Rayed-branch broom also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 1.6 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cytisanthus radiatus.

Bulletpoints
* medium green shoots * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Rayed-branch broom are medium green, lanceolate, opposite.

Spread
Southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Rayed-branch broom has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rayed-branch broom is a bushy, upright and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 70 - 80 cm and is approx. 1.3 - 1.6 m wide. It usually grows 5 - 15 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
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Heather garden, rock garden, ground cover

Shoots
The shoots of Genista radiata are medium green.