Florists’ genista (Genista canariensis) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: florists’ genista, florists’ broom or fountain of gold.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: florists’ genista, florists’ broom, fountain of gold
Scientific name: Genista canariensis
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Planting type: Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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Cultivation profiles – Growing Florists’ genista (Genista canariensis) – MartinThoma, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
