Genista corsica
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Genista corsica

Corsican gorse

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–10
Click count
36
Observations
227

Description

Source: leafsnap

Genista corsica is a plant endemic to Corsica and Sardinia where it is associated with sunny open landscapes and poor stony soil. It is a common constituent of garrigue and maquis communities.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Corsican gorse is native to open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest margins, which offer abundant light. It thrives in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to a range of sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Corsican gorse shows strong adaptability to different climate conditions, whether during scorching summers or cold winters. Nevertheless, it has a preferred temperature range for optimal growth. When temperatures become excessively high, the plant is susceptible to heat and humidity stress, which can cause its death. In areas where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it is important to use insulation measures to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilize your Corsican gorse in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular fertilization boosts overall health, producing vigorous growth, greater resilience to harsh conditions, and increased disease and pest resistance. Maintain a specific fertilization schedule for your Corsican gorse to ensure foliage that is vibrant, deeply colored, and lush in appearance.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Genista
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-10
Mature Height
49 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
49 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Native Area
Italy, France

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Common Names (1)

en Corsican gorse