Genista sericea (silky-leaved broom) — Bushy, Matforming

Overview

Genista sericea is a bushy, matforming shrubs in the genus Genista, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Genista sericea 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 sericea, commonly known as silky-leaved broom, is a deciduous shrub from the Fabaceae family. It forms a bushy, matforming habit and thrives in full sun with well-drained, neutral loam soil. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, coastal areas, and rock gardens. It produces solitary yellow pea-like flowers in spring and summer, typical of the Genista genus, which may occasionally be fragrant. It grows well in both exposed and sheltered positions, favouring south, east, or west-facing aspects.

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 sericea 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