Genista tinctoria 'Royal Gold'
Also Known As
- Royal Gold Dyer's Broom
- Royal Gold Woadwaxen
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Genista tinctoria 'Royal Gold' plant details
Genista tinctoria 'Royal Gold' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Genista tinctoria 'Royal Gold'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: cutting garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Genista tinctoria 'Royal Gold'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, pollution
- Soil needs: alkaline, gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This dandy cultivar of the very hardy ; later-blooming 'summer broom' produces a greater quantity of more-vividly-colored yellow flowers. Sun/Med-Dry
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Genista tinctoria 'Royal Gold' plant
How to Grow Genista tinctoria 'Royal Gold'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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