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Cytisus 'Goldfinch' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Cytisus 'Goldfinch'

Cytisus 'Goldfinch'

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Cytisus
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

'Goldfinch' is a compact shrub to about 1.3m with evergreen branches and tiny, mid-green, deciduous leaves. Arching sprays of long-lasting, red, yellow and pink pea flowers are produced in mid- to late spring

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Thrives in poor, well-drained, acid soils but tolerates some lime. Plant out when young; brooms resent transplanting

Pruning

Pruning group 3, but do not cut into old wood

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn, or by hardwood cuttings in midwinter

Pests

Broom gall mites may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by honeyfungus and waterlogging

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverFlower Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years