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CYTISUS 'Porlock'
Commonly known as Broom
(Genista 'Porlock') - scented yellow flowers, strong vigorous grower
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.3-palmate leaves, 1-2cm (½-¾in) long.
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Yellow -
Height3m (10ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, arching shrub with upright shoots. Produces flowers, 2cm (¾in) long in terminal racemes.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds
CYTISUS 'Porlock'
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. Genista 'Porlock'. Sometimes blooms in mild winters. Attractive to bees and other insects.
Pests & DiseasesGall mites, slugs if growing against a wall.
Place of originGarden origin. -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf form
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Scented PlantsScented flowersVery fragrant.
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
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Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Cytisus - Growing Guide
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