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Genista tenera 'Golden Shower' (Madeira broom 'Golden Shower')

Other names: Piorno 'Golden Shower', Cytisus tener 'Golden Shower', Cytisus virgatus 'Golden Shower', Telinaria virgata 'Golden Shower', Spartium virgatum 'Golden Shower', Genista cinerea 'Golden Shower'

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
  • Chalky
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
  • Alkaline
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Prefers loam. Drought tolerant once established. Will tolerates temperatures down to -8C (18F). Fixes nitrogen in the soil.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Wallside and trellises, Greenhouse, Indoor, Conservatory, Drought Tolerant

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11, Zone 12

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Arching, Bushy

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Flower is fragrant.

Toxicity

Not toxic

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