hedgehog broom
Also known as: blue broom; branch thorn; hedgehog plant; rushy kidney vetch
A dwarf shrub forming a dense hummock to 30cm in height, with very sparse, small leaves. Flowers 2cm in length, purplish-blue, in small clusters from late spring to early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- hedgehog broom (Erinacea anthyllis)
- Genus
- Erinacea
- Family
- Fabaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hedgehog broom
Distribution map
Western Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hedgehog broom
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hedgehog broom care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in an open frame in autumn. Propagate by rooting semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in deep, gritty, very well-drained soil in full sun. Long-lived and slow-growing
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite when grown under glass
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