It's a good candidate for a standard because its stems become woody with age. It's leaves are held more tightly together, giving it a more compact appearance. The leaves are a little smaller and more silvery blue than green. Its flowers are deep yellow and have a more intense fragrance than the species. It's also a bit more compact than the species, growing only one to two feet tall.
Bright light is best for Canary Island broom.
Ideally, it should have a couple of hours of direct sun a day while it's in bloom in late winter and early spring. During the rest of the year, it can be grown in bright to medium light. Canary Island broom is a good house plant for cool locations. It grows best in cool temperatures and needs winter temperatures below 60 degrees to bloom well. Cool temperatures also prolong blooming.