Genista sagittalis - P9

Description
The Arrow-jointed broom (Genista sagittalis) is a flat, creeping dwarf shrub that produces golden yellow flowers arranged in clusters. They appear in June. The Arrow-jointed broom also has egg-shaped, light green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Genistella sagittalis, Chamaespartium sagittale, Genista delphinensis.

Bulletpoints
* green shoots

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Arrow-jointed brooms are light green, egg-shaped. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Spread
Southern Europe to Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Arrow-jointed broom has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Arrow-jointed broom is a flat and creeping dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 20 cm and is approx. 30 - 60 cm wide.

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
Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Flower
The golden yellow flowers of the Arrow-jointed broom appear in clusters in June.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Heather garden, rock garden, ground cover

Shoots
The shoots of Genista sagittalis are green.

Root
Genista sagittalis is a deep-rooting plant.