Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 350.
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 3-9
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun, need at least part sun to bloom
Origin: Europe to Siberia
Growth Habits: Small deciduous shrubby plant, up to 6 feet tall (1.8 m); simple, narrow, pointed leaves, up to 2 inches long (5 cm), slightly pubescent on the bottom
Watering Needs: Little water
Propagation: Seeds in spring, cuttings in summer
Cultivars:
'Royal Gold' - Golden-yellow flowers in conical panicles, up to 2 feet tall (60 cm)
'Flore Pleno' - dwarf with double flowers
Blooming Habits:
Golden-yellow pea flowers in summer, in clusters at the tips of the current season's growth.
Culture:
This Genista can be trimmed severely in the fall, since the flowers form on new growth.
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