Wild gorse?.

[karl66]

Not sure if I've got the name right but saw loads of these yellow bush/shrub plants in cornwall last wk, how hardy is this in the midlands?. karl.

[allangreenbean]

They grow in Norfolk and Yorkshire so must be pretty hardy.

I think they are a native also.

[pdid]

They grow at least halfway up most of the mountains in the Lakes and the Dales as well so I think you'll be fine.

You do mean the spiky green bush type thing?

[karl66]

Almost certain it is the green bush your on about, it must just flower certain times, it has bright yellow flowers?, anyone have a pic to confirm. karl.

[Dim]

I would not plant that unless I lived on 100 acres and ran out of ideas ....

[redsquirrel]

it looks great in wide open wild spaces,also looked good surrounding the golf course we stayed on last week but bejesus,you dont want to get too close too often.as much as i love seeing it in the wild,i wouldnt want it in my garden,having said that,i do keep trying with coletia paradoxa,that is seriously evil

[karl66]

Think i'll give it a wide berth then!!. I've just been reading that seed's can stay dormant for 40 years then regrow karl.

[GoggleboxUK]

Horrible prickly stuff, grows all over Snowdonia. Staying clear of it is a sensible idea.

[charliepridham]

Seek out the double flowered form as that doesn't set seed (still very prickly though!) lovely smell of Coconut from the flowers

[Vagetarian]

I can attest to the fact that they're pretty abundant here in Norfolk, especially on the sandy, acidic heathlands. Having fallen drunk into several bushes in the past I can also attest to the fact that they're really not very friendly.

It is native all the way up to the northern tip of the UK, according to wikipedia (Ulex europaeus).

[jungle jas]

Horrible prickly stuff, grows all over Snowdonia. Staying clear of it is a sensible idea.

Chance would be a fine thing, I live in Snowdonia. Keeps the burglars and any unwanted guests away though.

[Trudytropics]

Seek out the double flowered form as that doesn't set seed (still very prickly though!) lovely smell of Coconut from the flowers

Yes the smell of coconut is wonderful, I thought I was the only one who knew this Wouldn't have it in a garden though, messy and scrubby looking, best left in the countryside.

[Conifers]

I've long known about the coconut smell, but don't like it

[Trudytropics]

I've long known about the coconut smell, but don't like it

Not a fan of Bounty bars then Conifers?

[Westport007]

hi,

yes they are native to british isles and grow everywhere thats sandy.they do make a excellent hedge/windbreak and the flowers are of a lovely scent.