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CYTISUS x boskoopii 'Boskoop Ruby'
Commonly known as Broom
Deep purplish-red flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowReduce length of flowered stems by half each year. Do not cut into old wood
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Pests & DiseasesGall mites
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Place of originWestern Europe
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Deciduous3-palmate leaves 1-2cm (½-¾in) long
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Red
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightRounded shrub with slender, arching shoots and abundant, pea-like flowers
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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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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderSuitable for small gardens
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Cytisus - Growing Guide
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