Spanish broom
Also known as: rush broom; weaver's broom
S. junceum is a vigorous, medium-sized open shrub with erect green broom-like shoots bearing fragrant bright yellow flowers 2.5cm in length, in terminal racemes to 45cm in length
Scientific classification
- Species
- Spanish broom (Spartium junceum)
- Genus
- Spartium
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Spanish broom
Distribution map
Azores to E. Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Spanish broom
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Spanish broom care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring
Growing
GrowingThrives on poor, well-drained soils in exposed, sunny sites and can become leggy in sheltered positions. Good for coastal situations and chalk but is not fully hardy in the UK
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa
Pests
Generally pest-free
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