Lydian broom (Genista lydia) is a shrub that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as Lydian broom.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Lydian broom
Scientific name: Genista lydia
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Trailing
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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Cultivation profiles – Growing Lydian broom (Genista lydia) – 阿橋 HQ, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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