All the yellow flowering plants they are always happy and that is why they transform any garden. This vibrant color lifts the tone of the softest flowers while being eye-catching and eye-catching.
There are many plants with yellow flowers and one of them is the Retama, also known as Canarian Retama, Retama de colores or Citiso.
Features
With small and narrow leaves, this plant stands out for its abundant flowering, which occurs in spring and when the flowers cover almost the entire plant, completely transforming the bush.
The Retama is a plant that belongs to the Leguminosae family and is native to Europe so you can find it in many parts of the continent. The bush has an arched shape due to its hanging branches and although we were talking about the yellow color of its flowers, these can also be of other shades.
Many gardeners plant brooms in groups to give them greater importance but it is also possible to do it in isolation to give life to a corner.
One species, many varieties
La broom or Cytisus x praecox It needs sun exposure for its development and it will settle for an average soil. There is a great variety of seeds but the important thing is to collect them when they mature and then treat them with sulfuric acid and thus make the bark softer. After this process, they can be planted in seedbeds to transplant after germination.
There are different species of broom and although they are all different they share many common traits. One of the native varieties of Spain is the Spartocytisus supranubius o Cytisus supranubius, Instead of yellow flowers, it has white flowers and it is common to find it in the Canary Islands, such as Las Cañadas del Teide, on the island of Tenerife, and in mountain areas of La Palma.
