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Hairy Greenweed

Hairy Greenweed Genista Pilosa

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What is the plant

This is a fast-growing, evergreen creeper that thrives in hot, sunny sites. Plants form a carpet of grey-green stems that almost appear to have no leaves. Bright-yellow pea flowers smother the plant in late spring. Excellent on slopes, in the rock garden or in tubs. Drought tolerant once established. Space at 2 to 4 plants per square yard. Registered with COPF: royalty required for propagation.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 21°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Sunlight
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.

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Pruning
Avoid cutting into old wood.
Temperature
It is hardy to zone (UK) 6.
Popularity
34 people already have this plant 6 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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