Cytisus scoparius Goldfinch

Cytisus scoparius 'Goldfinch', also known as Broom, is a deciduous and very vigourous shrub. At the end of spring, its young branches, swaying in the wind, become covered with red and yellow-orange pea flowers. Its flowers and upright stems will bring a visual effect and a sought-after sense of movement to your garden.

Cytisus scoparius 'Goldfinch' has a rounded habit composed of upright branches. As this shrub ages, its habit widens. At maturity, it will reach 1 m (3 ft 4 in) in height and 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) in spread. It has small trifoliate leaves of dark green colour scattered on its branches. At the end of spring, during the months of May and June, the shrub is adorned with a multitude of small papilionaceous flowers, yellow-orange on the inside and red on the outside.

The Broom 'Goldfinch' is not demanding and can grow in all types of soil. A sunny exposure is recommended for your shrub to offer you a beautiful flowering. The more sunny the exposure, the more abundant its flowering will be.

Cytisus scoparius 'Goldfinch' is a visual shrub thanks to its upright branches. It will delight you when planted with grasses or heathers.

Tips: After pruning your broom, use the cut branches to make good garden brooms, hence its name, "broom".