Furze Gorse Whin (Ulex europaea)

You will get 43 seeds of Ulex europaea, FURZE GORSE WHIN for planting.

Ulex europaea, also known as Furze, Gorse, or Whin, is a spiny shrub with vibrant yellow flowers that thrives in full sun and sandy, neutral or acid soil. Native to Europe and naturalized in the central coastal states of the US, it is considered a noxious weed in California. Despite being invasive in some areas, natural predators like the gorse spider mite and seed weevil help control its spread.

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe. Another Method: file or sand through the outer seedcoat, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed