Common Broom, Scotch Broom. Its buds are scarlet & when these open the flowers are lemony-yellow to orange in the middle with large brilliantly crimson ruby wings. It is in full maroon bud by the end of the first week in May. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September to November. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cytisus ‘Luna’
Its buds are scarlet & when these open the flowers are lemony-yellow to orange in the middle with large brilliantly crimson ruby wings. It is in full maroon bud by the end of the first week in May
Additional information
| Generic | Cytisus |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Luna' |
| Common Name | Common Broom, Scotch Broom |
| Flower Colour | Crimson, yellow, orange |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | September, November |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered Site |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Climbing wall, ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
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