About

A reliable shrub, reaching 120-250cm, with a compact framework. It displays colourful flowers.

About the genus

Spartium are broom-like deciduous shrubs with slender green stems bearing sparse, small simple leaves and fragrant pea-like yellow flowers in terminal racemes in summer and early autumn

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, mixed plantings

Care notes

CultivationFertile, well-drained soil
PruningPrune after flowering
PropagationSemi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions