Genista lydia (Broom)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Spreading arching, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Summer early), Dark green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Genista lydia cultivation notes: Genista is well suited to planting in hot dry areas, flourishing on poorer draughty soils such as sandy or chalky soils. Requiring full sun and protection from cold winds - Genista is well suited to coastal planting. Avoiding pruning if possible.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Scented blossom; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations.


Design & Plant Use for Genista lydia:
  • Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils


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