Genista acanthoclada — Bushy, Matforming

Overview

Genista acanthoclada is a bushy, matforming shrubs in the genus Genista, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Genista acanthoclada grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, rock garden, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.

About

Genista acanthoclada is a deciduous, bushy, matforming shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. As a member of the Genista genus, it features small leaves and yellow pea-like flowers that bloom in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, preferring full sun and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered sites. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, gravel and rock gardens, as well as flower borders and banks.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Genista

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Genista acanthoclada size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy, Matforming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds