Overview
Ulex gallii 'Mizen Head' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ulex, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ulex gallii 'Mizen Head' 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 gallii 'Mizen Head' is a bushy cultivar of western gorse, an evergreen shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Like other Ulex species, it features spiny branches and small leaves that drop quickly, with yellow, pea-shaped flowers appearing in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for a variety of garden aspects and exposures, preferring fertile, well-drained, sandy soil with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well suited to cottage, coastal, and wildlife gardens, as well as hedging and flower borders.
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 gallii 'Mizen Head' 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 gallii 'Mizen Head'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ulex gallii 'Mizen Head'?
Ulex gallii 'Mizen Head' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ulex gallii 'Mizen Head' need?
Ulex gallii 'Mizen Head' grows best in sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ulex gallii 'Mizen Head' hardy in the UK?
Ulex gallii 'Mizen Head' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Ulex gallii 'Mizen Head'?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.