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creeping broom

Genista pilosa 'Procumbens'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Genista
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

A prostrate deciduous shrub to 20cm high, with spreading branches and small, dark green leaves with a silvery covering of fine hairs beneath. Produces clusters of small, bright yellow flowers in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in light, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Ideal for a rock garden or alpine house

Pruning

Pruning group 1; do not cut back into old wood

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in autumn or spring, or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseBog GardenPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years