Overview

Ulex is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ulex, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ulex grows best in full sun, and tolerates sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, coastal, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.

About

Ulex is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. The genus comprises about 20 species of thorny evergreen shrubs in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae.

About the genus

Ulex is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. The genus comprises about 20 species of thorny evergreen shrubs in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae. The species are native to parts of western Europe and northwest Africa, with the majority of species in Iberia.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Ulex

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Ulex size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Ulex

Propagation

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Frequently asked questions