Genista x spachiana Phebus ('Geni138'PBR) — Bushy, Matforming

Overview

Genista x spachiana Phebus ('Geni138'PBR) is a bushy, matforming shrubs in the genus Genista, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Genista x spachiana Phebus ('Geni138'PBR) 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 x spachiana Phebus ('Geni138'PBR) is a deciduous shrub cultivar of the Genista genus, known for its bushy, matforming habit. Like others in the genus, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soils, and is hardy to UK zone H5. This cultivar is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, and rock or gravel gardens. It flowers in spring and summer, producing solitary yellow pea-like blooms typical of the Fabaceae family.

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 x spachiana Phebus ('Geni138'PBR) 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