Genista tinctoria - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Dyer's greenweed (Genista tinctoria) is an upright, loose small shrub that produces golden yellow flowers. They appear from June to August. These produce brown legumes. The Dyer's greenweed also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* light green shoots * sensitive to late frost

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Dyer's greenweeds are dark green, lanceolate, glossy and alternate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Dyer's greenweed has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dyer's greenweed is an upright and loosely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.4 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.4 - 1.2 m wide. It usually grows 5 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Genista tinctoria thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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 helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Heavy pruning in spring encourages flowering.

Flower
The golden yellow flowers appear from June to August.

Use
Heather garden, rock garden, group planting

Shoots
The shoots of Genista tinctoria are light green in colour.

Root
Genista tinctoria is a taproot.