Genista sylvestris — Bushy, Matforming

Overview

Genista sylvestris is a bushy, matforming shrubs in the genus Genista, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Genista sylvestris 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 sylvestris is a deciduous cultivar of the Genista genus, which comprises shrubs or small trees that may have spines and bear yellow pea-like flowers. This bushy, matforming plant thrives in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soils, making it suitable for various garden settings including city, coastal, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and flowers in spring and summer. Genista sylvestris prefers fertile soil and can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings, adapting well to both exposed and sheltered aspects facing south, east, or west.

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 sylvestris 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