Ornamental shrub for hedges, rockery, landscaping. This species is of a great ornamental value for its showy blooming.
Evergreen shrub growing up to 3m. Abundant spear-shaped and green leaves. Yellow clustered flowers.
Preference for deep and cool soils without lime. It is found in moors, clearings, pine forests or oak groves.
Dig a hole at least two or three times as wide and deep as the root ball. Take out the plant from the container and loosen roots to allow them to spread out in all direction. Cut possible broken roots. Mix the soil extracted with a substrate and fill part of the hole with the mixture obtained. Place the plant in the hole and cover with the remaining mixture. Compact the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.
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Flowering |
Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
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Flower colour | Yellow |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
Height of plant | 20/40cm |
Plant use | Edges, Gardening, Gravel Garden, Low hedge, Restoration |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Acid |
Soil - Type | Deep |
Watering | Moderate |