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Scotch
Broom
Cytisus |
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Description:
A fast grower that is short-lived (5 years) but well worth the spectacular bloom. |
| Common Name: |
Scotch Broom, Common Broom, False Heather |
| Botanical
Name: |
Cytisus |
| Type: |
Deciduous shrub |
| Growth Rate: |
Fast |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates drought and will grow in dry soil
but prefers well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay soils with a pH of acidic to slightly
alkaline |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun |
| Attributes: |
Naturalizing |
| Pests: |
Caterpillars |
| Diseases: |
None serious |
| Care: |
Prune after flowering to keep the plant in nice shape.
Fertilize with Holly-tone or Plant-tone as recommended. Planting Instructions: Trees & Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Cytisus
scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
Scotch Broom, Common Broom
zones 5-8
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| Description: A bushy plant with garnet-red flowers, wings
red-brown with a narrow, gold border. |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
5' |
| Spread: |
6-8' |
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Cytisus
scoparius 'Lena'
Scotch Broom, Common Broom
zones 5-8
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| Description: Lemon yellow and red flowers bloom spring and
early summer. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow/red |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
10' |
| Spread: |
6-8' |
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Cytisus
scoparius 'Leo White'
Scotch Broom, Common Broom
zones 5-8
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| Description: White flowers bloom spring and summer. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
5-8' |
| Spread: |
5-8' |
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Cytisus
scoparius 'Lilac Time'
Scotch Broom, Common Broom, False Heather
zones 5-8
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| Description: A compact variety that is smaller than other
cultivars. F lowers are deep lilac/pink and white on "fluffy" looking green
foliage. 'Lilac Time' is not as cold hardy as other types. |
| Bloom Color: |
Deep lilac/pink/white |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
2-3' |
| Spread: |
2-3' |
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Cytisus
scoparius 'Moonlight'
Scotch Broom, Common Broom
zones 5-8
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| Description: Glowing moonlight yellow (actually creamy white)
flowers |
| Bloom Color: |
Creamy white |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
5-8'' |
| Spread: |
6-8' |
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