Warminster broom [2]

Best grown in well-drained, poor acid soils in full sun. Tolerant of lime but may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils. Plant when young; brooms resent transplanting

Pruning group 3, but do not cut into old wood

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Broom gall mites may be a problem

Can be affected by honey fungus and waterlogging