Overview
Cytisus 'Golden Tears' is a matforming shrubs in the genus Cytisus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cytisus 'Golden Tears' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, rock garden, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.
About
Cytisus 'Golden Tears' is a matforming deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Cytisus, which includes plants ranging from low spreading forms to upright shrubs with small simple or trifoliate leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Flowering in spring and summer, it is hardy in the UK to H5 and is well suited to cottage gardens, gravel and rock gardens, city courtyards, coastal areas, banks, slopes, and flower borders.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cytisus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cytisus 'Golden Tears' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cytisus 'Golden Tears'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn, Hardwood cuttings in midwinter
- Pest resistance
- Broom gall mites
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cytisus 'Golden Tears'?
Cytisus 'Golden Tears' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Cytisus 'Golden Tears' need?
Cytisus 'Golden Tears' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cytisus 'Golden Tears' hardy in the UK?
Cytisus 'Golden Tears' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Cytisus 'Golden Tears'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn, Hardwood cuttings in midwinter.
