Common Broom. Deciduous, bushy shrub. Produces slender, arching shoots produces masses of yellow flowers which are marked with red. Max Height 1.5m to 2m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cytisus Scoparius ‘Firefly’
Deciduous, bushy shrub. Produces slender, arching shoots produces masses of yellow flowers which are marked with red.
Additional information
| Generic | Cytisus |
|---|---|
| Species | Scoparius |
| Varietry | 'Firefly' |
| Common Name | Common Broom |
| Flower Colour | yellow, red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.5m, 2m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered Site |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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