Broom has also found its way into domestic gardens. You will not only find different varieties of broom (bot. Genista) but also other species that are hardly or not at all related to broom.
Gorse flowers in early summer
Some species can hardly be distinguished from one another visually, which certainly makes it difficult to identify them precisely. If you value the longest possible flowering period, then it makes sense to combine the different types. They can all grow in the same location and they are also quite similar in their care needs.
In order for your broom to actually bloom as long and beautifully as you wish, it should definitely be in the right place. In the shade, it only grows and blooms sparsely. Therefore, always plant gorse in a sunny spot. He feels really comfortable there. He will also enjoy the blazing midday sun.
The flowering time of different types of broom:
- Spiny broom (Calicotome spinosa): April to May
- Gorse (Ulex europaeus): April to June
- Broom (Cytosis scoparius): May to June
- Globe broom (Genista radiata): May to August
What colors does the broom bloom?
There is often the opinion that the gorse flowers yellow. This assumption is not wrong, because this color is actually common. However, gorse can also flower in white, pink, red or orange and even two-tone.
Flower colors of different types of broom:
- Broom: golden yellow
- Noble broom: yellow, orange, red or yellow with red
- Ivory Broom: white, cream, pink, yellow or yellow-orange
- Dyer's broom: golden yellow
- Purple broom: purple-pink
- Black gorse: yellow
- Stone broom: golden yellow
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With a combination of the different types of broom, you can achieve a long flowering period with a wealth of colours.