20/40cm Pot Grown Gorse
(Ulex europaeus)

The Gorse hedge, also known by its Latin name of Ulex europaeus, is a pleasant native plant that showcases a long, prickly nature, and lovely fragrant, yellow flowers.

About̴Ì?Pot Grown Gorse
Key Features
Pruning & Care

About̴Ì?Pot Grown Gorse

There is many reasons to buy the Gorse hedge. It is a native, evergreen plant, that‰ۡó»s intruder deterrent due to it being very prickly, and has an exceedingly long flowering season from early Spring until the middle of Summer. The flowers have pea-like features, due to the species having originated from the legume family. They have a yellow colour, are very fragrant, and welcome the bees due to providing a long season of nectar. The Gorse is perfect for creating the ideal aromatic garden.

The Ulex europaeus is not a past-growing plant, sitting at a growth rate of 15-30cm per year. That being said, however, it can grow up to a height of 2.5m- and this is recommended if you are looking for something intruder proof.

Key Features

This̴Ì?20/40cm potted Gorse̴Ì?plant has an average growth rate and will reach about 2.5m tall when planted in good conditions.

The Gorse is also very popular for its ability to adapt to many soils and conditions. It can tolerate exposed coastal and dry sites, as well as sandy or rocky soils. However, we do recommend planting in a well-drained soil with the nitrogen-fixing capacity, to get the very best out of your Gorse.

Growth height: Average (20-40cm per year)
Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
Soil Type: Normal
Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
Aspect: Semi-shade, Sun
Evergreen foliage? Yes

Pruning & Care

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep the plant well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.

You will need to prune your Gorse hedge straight after flowering season (where flowering is on last year‰ۡó»s growth), or in early-mid spring if the flowering has taken place on current year‰ۡó»s growth.

Evergreen