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Gorse

Ulex europaeus

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  • Root Type/Plant Size

    Pot Grown (Pre-order (In stock shortly))

  • £2.99
Qty:  
Size / Type Price per item for
1+ 5+ 50+ 250+
Price per item for 1+ 5+ 50+ 250+
Pg
£2.99
£2.79
£2.58
£2.23
  • Plant Types & Availability - More information

    Pg = Pot Grown

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Native shrub with dense, dark green shoots and vicious spines giving the appearance of an evergreen. From March to May and often late summer a dazzling feast of colour is given by the fragrant pea-like vibrant yellow flowers which are a useful source of nectar for bees and butterflies at a time of the year when there may be little else available. Also the density of the bush offers good nesting sites for small birds such a warblers, and shelter from harsh weather. Thrives in poor, dry acid soils, but suitable for any well drained soil. Sunny position.

HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 90cm - 1.5m (3 - 5ft). Plant 60cm (2ft) apart.

SHRUB 1.8 x 1.8m (6 x 6ft).

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Gorse is available as:

Pg = Pot Grown

Pot Grown Plants

These are normally sold in small 9cm wide pots, unless a different pot size is shown (where the pot size is shown in litres). Pot grown plants can be planted at any time of the year.

Availability

Pot Grown are generally available all year.

If a plant is currently out of stock because it is out of season (for example, bare rooted plants in summer) or we have sold out but we are expecting more to be available you can pre-order the plant. We only charge credit/debit cards when an order is despatched, not when an order is placed.

Planting Distances for planting as a Hedge

We recommend planting Gorse in a single row 60cm/2ft apart.

To calculate the number of plants needed for a length of hedging, click on Planting Distance Calculator above.

Planting Guide & RootGrow

We recommend planting with RootGrow. The recommended amount for RootGrow for an order will be shown in your shopping basket.

We will send out a planting guide with your order, you also can find a guide to planting here.

Pruning

Hedging - As a general rule, plants grown for hedging need pruning to encourage side branching. Usually the harder a plant is pruned the bushier it will be. If they are not pruned there is a danger that the hedges will be thin and bare at the base and that the tips of the plants will die back. If the plant is naturally bushy, less or sometimes no pruning will be needed to achieve a dense hedge.

Gorse: Prune any straggly or untidy shoots, otherwise no immediate pruning is required.

    • SKU
      GOR1
  • Native/Wildlife/Evergreen
    • Good for Wildlife/Bees
      Yes
    • Native
      Yes
    • Evergreen/Deciduous
      Evergreen
    • Keeps Leaves in Winter
      Yes
  • Soil and position
    • Suitable for any normal soil and position, and
      Suitable for Costal Areas
      Suitable for Windy Sites
  • Plant Height and Growth
    • Hedge Height
      90-150cm (3-5ft)
    • Approx. Ultimate Height
      1.8m (6ft)
    • Average Growth per Year
      15-30cm (6-12ins)
  • Root Type/Plant Size
    • Root Type/Plant Size
      Pot Grown
    • Potted/Bare Root
      Pot Grown