Cytisus 'Goldfinch'

🌱Spring

• Spring - late · Outdoors

  Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser

  Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.

  This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.

• Spring-Autumn · Outdoors

  Water after 2 weeks of no rain

  Established plants in the ground enjoy dry or well drained soil, but don't survive long periods without water. When there's been no rain for a fortnight, do a deep water. Repeat after 1-2 weeks when the soil has dried out. Check plants in pots more often.

• Spring - early · Planting

  Prune new growth

  Prune in early spring being careful only to prune wood that has been grown in the previous season of growth. Dead branches and misplaced or awkward branches can be removed in their entirety.