About
Genista anglica, the petty whin, is a low-growing, deciduous, spiny sub-shrub with slender, spine-tipped branches and small, narrow leaves, producing tiny, pea-like, yellow flowers in spring and early summer. A native plant of heathland and moor for a sunny, well-drained, acidic, naturalistic garden.
About the genus
Genista, the brooms, are deciduous, sometimes spiny, shrubs or small trees with slender green stems and small, pea-like, typically yellow flowers from spring to summer. They range from compact, ground-hugging species to large, arching shrubs and are grown in sunny, well-drained positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.