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CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
Commonly known as Common broom

Deep pink to maroon flowers with gold margins
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Good to know
Cultivar of the native broom. Wildlife plant - bees. -
Pests & Diseases
Gall mites. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Albert and Arthur Burkwood, Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey, UK. -
Deciduous
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EvergreenIn milder climates. 3-palmate leaves 1-2cm (½-¾in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
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) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub with slender, arching shoots. The flowers, 2cm (½in) long, in axillary clusters, have yellow-margined wings.
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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 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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