Ulex Europaeus
Gorse
The common European gorse grows not only in Europe, but also in the Americas, New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia, and is often considered a weed, and can be a a seriously invasive species. The bushy, spiny shrubs grow to 2-3 mtrs. in height. The stems and leaves have modified to green spines. Yellow flowers, similar in form to pea flowers, can bloom at any time of the year, but most commonly in Spring. The shrub can live for many years.
Contributed by @David
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Gorse
Latin name
Ulex Europaeus
type
Flowering shrubs or trees
family
Fabaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
2.00 M
2.50 M
Ulex Europaeus
The common European gorse grows not only in Europe, but also in the Americas, New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia, and is often considered a weed, and can be a a seriously invasive species. The bushy, spiny shrubs grow to 2-3 mtrs. in height. The stems and leaves have modified to green spines. Yellow flowers, similar in form to pea flowers, can bloom at any time of the year, but most commonly in Spring. The shrub can live for many years.
Flowering Season
From Early Spring TO Late Spring
Flowers in Spring and often late summer, a dazzling feast of colour is given by the fragrant pea-like vibrant yellow flowers
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Can be planted as a hedge which will need shaping otherwise plant where it has plenty of room to grow. Any well drained soil in a sunny site.
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