Genista germanica

Genista germanica

Native to:
Austria | Belarus | Belgium | Bulgaria | Corse | Czechia-Slovakia | Denmark | France | Germany | Hungary | Italy | Netherlands | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Russia | Sweden | Switzerland | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Genista
Species:
Genista germanica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
21–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.

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