CYTISUS 'Porlock'
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CYTISUS 'Porlock'
Commonly known as Broom
(Genista 'Porlock') - scented yellow flowers, strong vigorous grower
individually £16.50 each , 3+ £14.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. Genista 'Porlock'. Sometimes blooms in mild winters. Attractive to bees and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Gall mites, slugs if growing against a wall. -
Place of origin
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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
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Palmate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (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 winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowersVery fragrant.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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