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CYTISUS scoparius 'Firefly'
Commonly known as Common broom
Yellow and brownish red
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £11.00 each
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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. 3-palmate leaves 1-2cm (½-¾in) long.
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Brown or black
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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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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub with slender, arching shoots. Produces flowers 1.5cm (½in) long in axillary racemes.
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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
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 Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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