Holland Broom
Cytisus x praecox 'Hollandia'
SKU
30910
Lovely, long sprays of fragrant pea-like flowers in rose-pink shades make this an excellent choice for mass planting. Beautiful rounded habit of dense, compact, green branches blanketed with tiny green leaves. The long lasting flowers are suitable for cutting. Use as a lovely spring specimen or in shrub borders. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
| Botanical Pronunciation | SIH-tiss-us PRAY-koks |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 2 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid- to Late Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Scotch Heather (Calluna); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Rose (Rosa); Lilac (Syringa); Smoke Bush (Cotinus) |
Thrives in average to poor, extremely well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency one established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune annually after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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