White Spanish broom (Cytisus multiflorus)
Care, watering, light and tips for White Spanish broom on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About White Spanish broom
Cytisus multiflorus, commonly known as White Broom, is a deciduous ornamental shrub from the Fabaceae family, valued for its abundant and fragrant white blooms in spring. Its slender green branches and graceful habit make it ideal for low-maintenance gardens, slopes, or as part of an informal hedge. It adds a wild and bright touch to any outdoor space.
Native range
Iberian Peninsula and Northwest Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal flowering and well-drained soils, preferably sandy or rocky, as it is very drought-tolerant once established. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry completely between waterings, and almost none in winter. Avoid heavy, clayey soils, which can lead to waterlogging and root rot.
How to save a dying White Spanish broom
- Warning signs
- Yellow or dropping leaves, dry/brittle stems, no flowering.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Prune dead branches, remove weeds.
- What kills it
- Overwatering or waterlogged soil; it doesn't tolerate lime.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly and correct excess water or nutrient deficiency.