Lydian broom (Genista lydia)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Lydian broom (Genista lydia). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

You can plant Lydian broom with any orientation (north, south, east, west) as it is not demanding about this detail.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Genista lydia can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Coastal gardens – are gardens along the coast, typically very exposed to sun and wind;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Rock and gravel gardens – are gardens that feature extensive use of rocks and stones and include plants native to rocky or alpine environments;

Planting type

Lydian broom is often applied in ground cover – for a perfect garden finish and to prevent weed growth; but also low maintenance gardens – where you can’t care for the plants so often;.