Ulex europaeus - Plug/Celgrown

Description
Dark brown, pod-shaped fruits emerge from these from July. They exude a light fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* green shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * wind-resistant, tolerant of soil salts

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

Growth habit
Gorse is bushy and upright in structure.

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.

Interesting facts
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.