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Dorycnium hirsutum

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Grey shrublet for hot, dry places. The average size is 30 cm. The flower colour is light pink to white. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is June - August.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

Date taken : 26.05.2009

Family : Leguminosae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : H. Kolster, location picture : Kwekerij H. Kolster, Boskoop

© picture 3 : H. Kolster, location picture : Kwekerij H. Kolster, Boskoop

© picture 4 : Ward van Teylingen, location picture : kwekerij Ward van Teijlingen

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : compact growing
water requirement : needs little water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 20 and 30 cm
width approx : between 20 and 30 cm
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : pink
leaf colour : grey
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 2 and 3 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : mostly hardy