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.
About the genus
Genista is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae, native to open habitats such as moorland and pasture in Europe and western Asia. They include species commonly called broom, though the term may also refer to other genera, including Cytisus and Chamaecytisus. Brooms in other genera are sometimes considered synonymous with Genista: Echinospartum, Retama, Spartium, Stauracanthus, and Ulex.
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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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Genista tenera 'Golden Shower'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Gall mites
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Genista tenera 'Golden Shower'?
Genista tenera 'Golden Shower' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Genista tenera 'Golden Shower' need?
Genista tenera 'Golden Shower' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Genista tenera 'Golden Shower' hardy in the UK?
Genista tenera 'Golden Shower' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Genista tenera 'Golden Shower'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
