Kew broom

Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun. Will thrive in poor acid soil, and although lime-tolerant may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils. Plant when small, they resent transplanting

Minimal pruning required but pruning group 1 or pruning group 3 if necessary. Do not cut into old wood

Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn and hardwood cuttings in midwinter

Gall mites may be a problem

Generally trouble free