Genista spachiana - LINERS 18 CEL TRAY P9 SIZE

Description
The Easter broom (Genista x spachiana) is a shrub-like garden plant that produces yellow, lip-shaped flowers arranged in spikes. They appear from March to July. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Genista spachiana (x), Cytisus x racemosus, Genista racemosa.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Easter broom is shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Standard container plant 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
Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over flowers and leaves.

Flower
The yellow, lip-shaped flowers of Easter broom appear in spikes from March to July.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Heather garden, rock garden, containers, group planting, ornamental shrubs