Ulex europaeus - 125-150 CM C20

Description
The Gorse (Ulex europaeus) is a bushy, upright small shrub that produces dark yellow, butterfly-shaped flowers with a light fragrance. They appear from April to June. Dark brown, pod-shaped fruits emerge from these from July. They exude a light fragrance. The Gorse also has trifoliate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, lime-free, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* green shoots * the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * wind-resistant, tolerates soil salts

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Gorses are medium green, three-toothed, alternate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Gorse is a bushy and upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The dark yellow, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from April to June. They are slightly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, heather garden, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Ulex europaeus are spiny and green.

Root
Ulex europaeus is a deep-rooting plant.