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CYTISUS scoparius 'Andreanus'
Commonly known as Common broom
Dark red and yellow flowers
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Deciduous
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EvergreenIn milder climates. Usually 3-palmate leaves 1-2cm (½-¾in) long.
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Bicolor
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Red
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Yellow
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub with slender, arching shoots. Abundant flowers, 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) long, in axillary clusters.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
CYTISUS scoparius 'Andreanus'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowCultivar of the native broom. Wildlife plant - bees.Pests & DiseasesGall mites.Place of originWestern Europe
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf formPalmate
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Cytisus - Growing Guide
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