Spanish Gold Broom
Spanish Gold broom is an evergreen shrub with a dense mound of upright green stems. The flower color in spring is remarkable! The flowers look like pea blossoms and are a very bright golden yellow.
Its straight stems and tiny leaves create a fine texture in the landscape. When not in bloom, it serves as an attractive background plant for other shrubs, flowers and grasses.
Spanish Gold broom seems to be hardier than other brooms in the Colorado Springs area. It is adaptable to different types of soil and does well in low water zones, but may be prone to dieback when planted on exposed sites. Monthly winter watering helps survival and prevents dieback.
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Spanish Gold Broom
Spanish Gold broom is an evergreen shrub with a dense mound of upright green stems. The flower color in spring is remarkable! The flowers look like pea blossoms and are a very bright golden yellow.
Its straight stems and tiny leaves create a fine texture in the landscape. When not in bloom, it serves as an attractive background plant for other shrubs, flowers and grasses.
Spanish Gold broom seems to be hardier than other brooms in the Colorado Springs area. It is adaptable to different types of soil and does well in low water zones, but may be prone to dieback when planted on exposed sites. Monthly winter watering helps survival and prevents dieback.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Cytisus purgans
Pronunciation
SIT-is-us PUR-gans
Mature Height
2 to 4 ft.
Mature Spread
4 to 6 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
gold
Bloom time
April to May
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
mountains of Spain
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
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