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Gold Flash Broom
Genista pilosa 'Gold Flash'
Pronunciation: je-NIS-ta pil-OH-suh
SKU #03812
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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| Description | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Phlox (Phlox); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives 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. |
| History | This beautiful ground hugging shrub was brought to Monrovia by Sidhu & Sons Nursery. |
Details
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Phlox (Phlox); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives 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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History
| History | This beautiful ground hugging shrub was brought to Monrovia by Sidhu & Sons Nursery. |
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About Us
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.
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.