Plants > Shrubs

Lydian broom

Genista lydia

★ RHS AGMLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Genista
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

G. lydia is a compact deciduous dwarf shrub with arching or trailing branches. Leaves small, flowers pea-like, bright yellow, in terminal clusters in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in poor but well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 1. Will not tolerate hard pruning. New growth will not rejuvenate from old wood

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Prone to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

Pond MarginsGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years