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Gorse is a dense fiercely spiny shrub. In mild areas the yellow, pea-like flowers, smelling of coconut, are produced throughout the year but more usually they flower from March through to May. Brilliant for insects. The shrubs thrive on, and prefer, very poor light or stony soils. They can act as good pioneers, nursing other less tough plants until they’re big enough to survive. No maintenance necessary, but can be pruned quite hard (using armoured gloves!)
Ulex europaeus
Common name: Common Gorse.
Native: Europe and North Africa.
Provenance: Unknown
Size and spread (10 years): 2m x 1.5m
Treatment required: Leguminous seed may require scarification or soaking in water.
Seeds / kg: c. 197,000 62%viable
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Any poor well drained soil. Best in acid soils.
Planting instructions: Grows anywhere, including coastal conditions, but flowers better in full sun.
Mature height: 2m x 1.5m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Ulex |
| Size | Mini Seed Pack (approx 100 seeds), Seed Pack (approx 900 seeds) |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Flowering Month | All Year |
| Colour | yellow |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | shrub |
| Evergreen | evergreen |
| Interest | flowers |
| Wildlife | yes |
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