About
Genista aspalathoides is a compact, spiny, Mediterranean broom producing small, pea-like, yellow flowers on dense, spiny branches in spring and early summer. A neat and ornamental broom for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or raised bed.
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.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Native toSW Europe
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor but well-drained soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 1. Will not tolerate hard pruning. New growth will not rejuvenate from old wood
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and gall mites
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility