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Genista lydia
Lydian broom
Masses of golden yellow, lipped flowers appear on prickly, arching grey-green leaves in May and June among slender, blue-green leaves....
2 litre pot
available to order from summer
3 × 2 litre pots
available to order from summer
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Plant description
Masses of golden yellow, lipped flowers appear on prickly, arching grey-green leaves in May and June among slender, blue-green leaves. This compact broom forms a natural dome shape, is drought resistant, and makes an ideal companion to Mediterranean-style plants, particularly those with silvery foliage.
Genista lydia will also thrive in a windswept environment. It performs best on a sunny site with poor to moderately fertile soil.
Genista lydia will also thrive in a windswept environment. It performs best on a sunny site with poor to moderately fertile soil.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Genista lydia:
Genista is best grown in full sun and very well-drained soil, even poor or stony. Best planted in spring or autumn, and watered well until established, then kept on the dry side, as it dislikes heavy feeding and overwatering.
After flowering, lightly trim back shoots but avoid cutting into old wood. Hardy to around –15 °C (59°F), it’s ideal for walls, rock gardens, or containers, needing little care beyond occasional shaping.
After flowering, lightly trim back shoots but avoid cutting into old wood. Hardy to around –15 °C (59°F), it’s ideal for walls, rock gardens, or containers, needing little care beyond occasional shaping.
