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Gorse.
Ulex europaeus
Prononciation YOO-lex yoor-oh-PAY-us
Aussi appelée Common gorse, European gorse, Furze, Gorse
Gorse is a hardy, evergreen shrub known for its vibrant yellow flowers and sharp spines. It thrives in poor soil and is often found in open heathlands or coastal areas. You will love how it brings a splash of color to rugged landscapes.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Evergreen shrub
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 14 à 30 jours
- Taille adulte
- 2 to 3 meters
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
This shrub is incredibly low maintenance and prefers full sun to bloom well. Keep an eye out for excessive spread, as it can become invasive in certain climates. It rarely needs extra water once established.
- Arrosage
- Water only during prolonged dry spells once the plant is established.
- Engrais
- It rarely requires fertilizer as it thrives in nutrient poor soils.
- Taille
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
- Rempotage
- Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in a container.
- Sol
- Well draining, acidic, sandy or rocky soil
- pH du sol
- 4.5 to 6.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- Gorse is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs, though its sharp spines can cause physical injury.
Comment l'identifier
- Dense clusters of yellow flowers
- Sharp, needle like green spines
- Dark green, woody stems
- Small, hairy seed pods
Science
- Famille
- Fabaceae
- Genre
- Ulex
- Ordre
- Fabales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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