CYTISUS
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CYTISUS
Commonly known as Common broom
The vivid, golden-yellow Broom of late spring, relishing poor acidic soils and coping with windy, coastal sites.
Genus of about 60 species, similar to Genista, of deciduous to evergreen shrubs, rarely small trees, from Europe, western Asia and northern Africa.
The UK native common Broom (C. scoparius), sometimes known as Scotch broom may have been the emblem of the Plantagenet kings from Henry II, when brooms were known by the Latin planta genista.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Cultivar of the native broom. Attractive to bees. -
Pests & Diseases
Gall mites. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Deciduous
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EvergreenIn milder climates.
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Yellow
Golden yellow -
Coastal / windsweptSuitable for open site, slightly back from the sea
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Height
80cm (32in) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightRich golden flowers on cascading stems.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
(People & Pets) -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size80cm (32in)
1.2m (4ft)
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Cytisus - Growing Guide
