About
Retama monosperma, the white weeping broom, is a graceful, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub to 3 m producing slender, arching, grey-green stems and masses of small, white, fragrant, pea-like flowers in late winter and spring. A beautiful and ornamental shrub for a sunny, well-drained, frost-free garden.
About the genus
Retama are graceful, nearly leafless shrubs with slender, arching, green or grey-green stems and masses of small, fragrant, white or yellow, pea-like flowers. Grown in sunny, well-drained, frost-free gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.