Cytisus × beanii

RHS Plant Profile
Bean's broom
Bean's broom RHS
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Shrubs

A semi-prostrate shrub, to 35cm high, with simple, linear green leaves and rich yellow flowers along the green branches in late spring or early summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Humans/Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus
Cytisus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, ranging from prostrate to erect and almost tree-like, with small, simple or 3-parted leaves and pea-like flowers spring or summer
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Plant young plants in full sun in well-drained soil; grows better in poor soils rather than rich soils

Propagation

Propagate by heeled semi-ripe cuttings of lateral shoots in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 3. Little or no pruning required but may be cut back after flowering to keep it compact

Pests

May be susceptible to broom gall mites

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus