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Cytisus 'Palette'

Family Leguminosae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H2 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Cytisus 'Palette' (paulette broom) bears showy, multi-coloured bright yellow and fragrant blossoms during late spring. This plant is arching in form and has matte and fine textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Cytisus 'Palette' (paulette broom) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, hedge and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Cytisus 'Palette' . Cytisus 'Palette' is tolerant of drought and salt.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Cytisus 'Palette' (paulette broom) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.