white Spanish broom

How to Grow and Care for white Spanish broom

white Spanish broom · Cytisus multiflorus
Also known as: Portugal laburnum; white broom

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably acid soil in full sun. Suitable for rock garden or raised bed. Resents transplanting and may become chlorotic on particularly shallow, chalky soils

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing white Spanish broom

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably acid soil in full sun. Suitable for rock garden or raised bed. Resents transplanting and may become chlorotic on particularly shallow, chalky soils

How to Water white Spanish broom?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for white Spanish broom?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for white Spanish broom?

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What Soil Is Best for white Spanish broom?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for white Spanish broom?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize white Spanish broom?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune white Spanish broom?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate white Spanish broom?

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

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How to Transplant white Spanish broom?

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How to Care for white Spanish broom in Winter?

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How to Plant white Spanish broom?

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably acid soil in full sun. Suitable for rock garden or raised bed. Resents transplanting and may become chlorotic on particularly shallow, chalky soils

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How to Repot white Spanish broom?

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How to Harvest white Spanish broom?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to broom gall mites

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The Toxicity of white Spanish broom

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of white Spanish broom

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Cytisus multiflorus
Genus
Cytisus
Family
Fabaceae
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