Overview
Genista anglica is a bushy, matforming shrubs in the genus Genista, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Genista anglica 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 anglica, the petty whin, needle furze or needle whin, is a shrubby flowering plant of the family Fabaceae which can be found in Europe. In Great Britain, it is found in Cornwall, Wales and eastern Scotland. It is 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) high. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam soil. In UK gardens it is hardy in most of the UK (RHS 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. It tolerates neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
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About the genus
Genista is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae, native to open habitats such as moorland and pasture in Europe and western Asia. They include species commonly called broom, though the term may also refer to other genera, including Cytisus and Chamaecytisus. Brooms in other genera are sometimes considered synonymous with Genista: Echinospartum, Retama, Spartium, Stauracanthus, and Ulex.
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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 anglica 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Genista anglica
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Gall mites
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Genista anglica?
Genista anglica prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Genista anglica need?
Genista anglica grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Genista anglica hardy in the UK?
Genista anglica has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Genista anglica?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
