Genista tenera 'Golden Shower' (broom 'Golden Shower') — Bushy, Matforming

Overview

Genista tenera 'Golden Shower' is a bushy, matforming shrubs in the genus Genista, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Genista tenera 'Golden Shower' 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 tenera 'Golden Shower' is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Genista genus, known for its bushy, matforming habit. Like other Genista species, it produces yellow pea-like flowers in spring and summer, contributing seasonal interest. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH, preferring full sun and a south, east, or west-facing aspect. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and suitable for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, coastal areas, and rock gardens.

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 tenera 'Golden Shower' 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