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.
Hairy Greenweed Care
Genista Pilosa
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
min -7°C
Hardiness zone
9 - 12
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Pruning
Avoid cutting into old wood.
Sunlight
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
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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.
Temperature
It is hardy to zone (UK) 6.
Popularity
86 people already have this plant 9 people have added this plant to their wishlists
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