Cytisus racemosus nana (dwarf yellow broom) reaches about 5 feet in height and also grows well in containers.'Burkwoodii'reaches between 5 and 7 feet tall, with crimson flowers in late spring. 'Killiney Red' is a smaller, compact variety with red blooms. 'Goldfinch' is crimson and yellow with pink and yellow wings. 'Cornish Cream' has ivory cream and yellow flowers. There are several cultivars of the species. Cytisus scoparius(common broom, Scotch broom) puts on a long show of yellow flowers on its 5-foot reach from May to June.Cytisus x praecox (Warminster broom) is a hybrid that grows to 5 feet tall offering pale yellow flowers in early May.Foliage is deep green and flowers are ruby red and yellow through spring and early summer. Cytisus x 'Lena' (Lena scotch broom) a dwarf variety that grows 4 feet tall.Cytisus x spachianus (sweet broom) is a hybrid with bright yellow, sweetly fragrant flowers in late spring.This wide, low-growing shrub displays pale yellow to creamy white flowers in spring. Cytisus x kewensis(Kew broom) reaches 2 feet tall and is ideal for rock gardens.There are numerous broom species, cultivars, and hybrids. Make sure the mulch doesn't touch the base.īroom thrives even in poor soil, therefore fertilizer is usually not necessary. This will also provide a layer of insulation against the hot summer sun. Temperatures between 35 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the autumn and winter months encourage blooming.Īpply a 2-inch layer of lightweight shredded bark mulch to keep the roots cool and the soil moist. It will bloom as early as late winter and through the early spring months in the cool temperatures of USDA Zones 8-10. Temperature and Humidityīroom performs best in conditions that would cause many other flowering shrubs to fail. Let the soil dry out between waterings.īroom benefits from habitual watering if the location is dry and the soil is poor. Give an inch of water each week during its first summer and during heat or drought. Maintain moisture in its first year to establish roots. Water regularly for the first few months if there is not enough rainfall to keep the soil moist. Mulch alkaline soil in the spring with ericaceous compost.
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