Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage.
Also known as Provence Broom · Purging Broom
Cytisus oromediterraneus, the Pyrenean broom, is a dense, evergreen shrub native to the Pyrenees mountains, displaying bright yellow flowers in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, unobstructed sunlight for best flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained, Sandy, Loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers mild to warm temperatures; protect from severe frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced, low-nitrogen feed.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Avoid hard pruning into old wood, as it may not regrow effectively. Light shaping is best.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in mid-summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining, sterile medium. Alternatively, sow seeds in autumn or spring, but germination can be erratic and slow.
Stratification may improve results.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants require repotting less frequently, perhaps every 2-3 years, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining compost mix, ideally lean and gritty.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Pyrenean Broom (Cytisus oromediterraneus)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cytisus |
| Species | Cytisus oromediterraneus |
Similar in genus Cytisus
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