Cytisus multiflorus (White Spanish Broom) seeds

Pretty, drought tolerant evergreen shrub with an abundance of white flowers from late spring to early summer. Perfect for coastal and gravel gardens due to its tolerance of windy and dry conditions.  Loved by pollinators. 

Hardy Shrub 
Flowers: Late spring to early summer
Height & Spread: 1.5-2.5m
Position: Sun in any well drained soil

Caution: All plant parts & seeds toxic if consumed.

Packet of 20 seeds

GROWING GUIDE

Seeds can be sown at any time of year.

• Soak seeds for 12-24 hours or until seeds swell.
• Sow seeds well spaced, 3mm deep in pots of moist seed compost mixed 50:50 with vermiculite or perlite.
• Seal inside a polythene bag and place on a sunny windowsill or in a propagator, and maintain at 20-25C, watering as needed to keep compost just moist.
• Germination can be erratic and takes 1-3 months.

• As the seedlings emerge, increase ventilation by opening the bag or propagator vents.
• When they are large enough to handle, transplant into 7-9cm pots taking care not to disturb any remaining seeds too much.
• Grow in in slightly cooler conditions - about 18-21C.
• Re-pot as necessary into larger pots.

• Once established, gradually acclimatise the little trees to outdoor conditions from mid spring by placing them outdoors during the day for 2 weeks, before planting out in the garden/container.
• Protect young trees from frost by moving containers to a frost free place over winter, or for trees planted in the garden, by wrapping in fleece and/or a fleece jacket.