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Beginner
skill rating |
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8m
max. spread |
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8m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Genista aetnensis
Other names: Mount Etna broom
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Genus: Genista
Species: G. aetnensis - G. aetnensis is a large shrub or small tree forming easy, masses of yellow flowers in late summer.
Genista aetnensis is: Deciduous
Flower: Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant.
Habit: Arching, Large weeping, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Genista aetnensis (Mount Etna broom) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Grow in poor but well-drained soil in full sun.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
michael letton
I saved seed from last year; will it be fertile, and what does it need to ensure germination if it is?
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Sat. 1st January 2011 02:16
- Last reply: Thu. 6th January 2011 20:14
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