Botanical profile

Genista tinctoria 'Royal Gold'

Latin name
Genista tinctoria 'Royal Gold'
Common name
Dyer's Broom 'Royal Gold'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Fabaceae

Genista tinctoria ‘Royal Gold’ is a compact and bright shrub, appreciated for its abundant golden yellow flowers and naturally dense habit. This broom variety forms a rounded and well-structured silhouette, ideal for borders, rockeries, dry slopes, and naturalistic landscaping. Its deciduous, bright green foliage perfectly showcases the vibrant flowers that cover the plant in early summer, offering a strong visual impact while attracting pollinating insects. Undemanding, this broom tolerates poor and dry soils well once established, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens. Well-adapted to Quebec's climatic conditions, ‘Royal Gold’ prefers a very sunny exposure and well-drained soil, contributing to soil stability and local biodiversity.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Low to moderate
Fertilization
Useless or very light
Soil type
Dry to fresh, poor to medium, very well-drained
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Golden yellow
Fruiting
Discrete pods containing small seeds
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact, rounded shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
60–90 cm (2–3 ft)
Width
60–90 cm (2–3 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.