Cytisus / Broom (Cytisus scoparius) — Mediterranean plant.
Cytisus / Broom (Cytisus scoparius) – Mediterranean plant. Cytisus (broom) is covered in spring with fragrant yellow pea-like flowers; drought-resistant.
Benefits
- Mediterranean look, decorative on the terrace
- Drought- and heat-resistant
Seasonal care
- Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide full sun.
- Summer: Water moderately. Tolerates heat and drought well.
- Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
- Winter: Frost-hardy – overwinters outdoors. Prune in late winter if needed.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Cytisus scoparius
- Botanical family: Fabaceae
- Life cycle: Perennial
- Foliage: Semi-evergreen
- Exposure: Sun
- Placement: Outdoors / container
- Growth rate: Medium
- Minimum temperature: -15 °C
- Drought resistance: High
- Mature height: 100-200 cm
- Mature width: 80-150 cm
- Flowering period: April–May
- Flower colour: Yellow
- Fragrance: Pleasant
- Soil: Well drained, sandy loam
- pH: 6,0-7,5
- Watering: Moderate
- Fertilising: Spring–summer
- Pruning: Spring
- Mulching: Recommended (in winter)
- Product code: 4042221
- EAN code: 6420384042221
Warnings
- Frost-sensitive – shelter in winter in northern regions
- Requires a pot with good drainage
Frequently asked questions
Does it survive winter outdoors?
Yes, it is frost-hardy and overwinters outdoors without problems in Romania.
What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun; moderate watering. Cytisus (broom) is covered in spring with fragrant yellow pea-like flowers; drought-resistant.
When does it flower?
Flowering period: April-May.
