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rock broom [2]

Genista sagittalis subsp. delphinensis

★ RHS AGMLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Genista
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

G. sagittalis subsp. delphinensis is a prostrate deciduous sub-shrub forming a mat of erect, conspicuously winged stems to 10cm in height, with sparse, small leaves. Pea-like yellow flowers in terminal clusters in early summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

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 InformalGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

Pond MarginsGreenhouse

Season of Interest

Summer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing