Gold Flash Broom

Genista pilosa 'Gold Flash'

Pronunciation: je-NIS-ta pil-OH-suh
SKU #03812
3-8

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Small, golden yellow flowers completely cover this hardy, ground-hugging shrub. Selected for its ability to withstand some foot traffic with greater resistance to breakage. Ideal for northern gardens in borders, rock gardens, or as a groundcover for embankments. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slow growing to just 6 to 12 in. tall, 36 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitSpreading
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Ground Cover
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPhlox (Phlox); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum)
Care InstructionsThrives in poor to average, fast draining soils. Tolerates light shade in warmer regions. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency when established. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitSpreading
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Ground Cover
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPhlox (Phlox); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in poor to average, fast draining soils. Tolerates light shade in warmer regions. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency when established. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.