Genista tinctoria 'Royal Gold' - P9

Description
The Dyer's greenweed 'Royal Gold' (Genista tinctoria) is an upright, loose small shrub that produces golden yellow flowers. They appear from June to August. The Dyer's greenweed 'Royal Gold' also has shiny, lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm.

Bulletpoints
* sensitive to late frost

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Dyer's greenweed 'Royal Gold' are medium green, lanceolate, glossy and alternate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
Dyer's greenweed 'Royal Gold' is an upright and loosely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide. As a rule, it 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 'Royal Gold' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- If the plant is 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

Root
Genista tinctoria 'Royal Gold' is a taproot.