Genista subcapitata
Genista subcapitata
- Native to:
- Albania | Bulgaria | Greece | NW. Balkan Pen.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Genista
- Species:
- Genista subcapitata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- 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:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by cold stratification to break dormancy.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temps incl. freezing for 3 months. Increase light/temp in spring. Resents transplanting. | Requires scarification. | Requires soaking 24-48 hrs; discard floaters.