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Hairy Greenweed Care

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

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

Temperature

min 21°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

9 - 12

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Avoid cutting into old wood.

  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

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  • Soil

    Soil

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    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

    Temperature

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    It is hardy to zone (UK) 6.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    120 people already have this plant 10 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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