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.
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 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Genista x spachiana Phebus ('Geni138'PBR)
- 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 x spachiana Phebus ('Geni138'PBR)?
Genista x spachiana Phebus ('Geni138'PBR) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Genista x spachiana Phebus ('Geni138'PBR) need?
Genista x spachiana Phebus ('Geni138'PBR) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Genista x spachiana Phebus ('Geni138'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Genista x spachiana Phebus ('Geni138'PBR) 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 x spachiana Phebus ('Geni138'PBR)?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
