Lydian Broom
Genista lydia
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Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 1m |
10cm | Min | 50cm |
10 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Lydian Broom Overview
This species is mound-forming, it is a deciduous shrub and will reach 60-90cm tall and wide. It has arching branches and blue-green leaves. The flowers are bright yellow and pea-shaped they are produced in an abundance in early summer.
Common problems with Lydian Broom
How to propagate Lydian Broom
Cuttings
You can propagate the species by softwood or basal cuttings in the summer. Seed in the autumn, selected forms by softwood cuttings only in summer.
Seed
Other uses of Lydian Broom
Banks, ground cover. Spring/Summer interest.