Ulex (Gorse)

Gorse is a small genus with some 20 species distributed throughout Europe and North Africa growing in rocky to sandy sunny sites. All have small, lanceolate to needle-like leaves and ornamental bright yellow flowers in dense terminal and axillary clusters. Easily cultivated shrubs for any rich, well drained, rocky soil in full sun.
Prior to sowing scarify seed (e.g. carefully scratch the seed coat with fine sandpaper) and soak them in luke warm water for some 48h. Sow flat in any rich, well drained soil. Keep pots in a sunny spot outside. Transplant seedlings as soon as they are strong enough.
All are USDA Climate Zone 6.
20 seeds per package.

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Ulex europaeus (European Corse)

Ulex europaeus (European Corse)

200 (400)cm, European Corse is an evergreen shrub native to western Europe (Scotland south to Portugal and east to Belgium), and has been naturalized elsewhere. Makes spiny stems with ornamental dark green leaves and numerous bright yellow flowers in spring. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a full sun. III-IV.

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