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Beginner
skill rating |
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1.5m
max. spread |
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4m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Genista canariensis
Other names: Florist's genista, Fountain of gold, Florist's broom, Cytisus canariensis, Genista fragrans
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Genus: Genista
Variety or cultivar:
Genista canariensis is: Evergreen
Flower: Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flower is fragrant.
Habit: Bushy, Upright
Genista canariensis (Florist's genista) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Will thrive in poor acid soil. Can tolerate lime but may become chlorotic. Provide shelter from cold drying winds.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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