Ulex — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Ulex recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Ulex europaeus
Ulex europaeus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Gorse is native to the temperate zone in western Europe, but has spread widely through the temperate zone and into the subtropics and at generally higher elevations in the tropics, where it is said to grow at elevations up to 3,000 metres or more. It is said to be hardy to about -20°c, though it often suffers badly in severe winters, but the plants usually recover. An easily grown plant, it requires a poor soil and a sunny position to be at its best.
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Ulex parviflorus
Ulex parviflorus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Ulex parviflorus is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -15°c when fully dormant. It grows best in areas with hot summers. Requires a poor soil and a sunny position, doing well on dry sunny banks or poor gravelly soils.
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