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Minstead Scotch Broom
Cytisus x 'Minstead' (Dallimorei hybrid)
Pronunciation: SIH-tiss-us
SKU #03145
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 6 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Abundant sprays of fragrant, white-flushed, lilac-pink blooms cover slender stems from spring into summer. The dense, clumping form with tiny green leaves makes an interesting hedge or screen. A spectacular spring specimen for a mixed shrub border. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Hillside |
| Design Ideas | An ideal background shrub that is large enough to block out offending views. Nicely fills corners or encloses water features with its open spreading habit. Light pink adds brightness to dull corners and buildings painted dark green or gray. Ideal plant in larger shrub beds adjacent to lawns. |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Heather (Calluna); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Lilac (Syringa); Smoke Bush (Cotinus) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in well-drained, sandy soils, though very adaptable. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in early spring. Prune annually after flowering. |
| History | This genus was classified by Linnaeus to contain species native to southern Europe, the Canary Islands, North Africa and western Asia. This particular hybrid is among the offspring of C. multiflorus, sweet broom, and C. scoparius, Scotch broom, collectively known as the Dallimore hybrids. These were developed at the Royal Botanical Garden at Kew and named for their breeder, W. Dallmiore. |
| Lore | The brooms are shrubs that were actually used to make brooms or "besomes" in the Old World. |
Details
| Description | Abundant sprays of fragrant, white-flushed, lilac-pink blooms cover slender stems from spring into summer. The dense, clumping form with tiny green leaves makes an interesting hedge or screen. A spectacular spring specimen for a mixed shrub border. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Hillside |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | An ideal background shrub that is large enough to block out offending views. Nicely fills corners or encloses water features with its open spreading habit. Light pink adds brightness to dull corners and buildings painted dark green or gray. Ideal plant in larger shrub beds adjacent to lawns. |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Heather (Calluna); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Lilac (Syringa); Smoke Bush (Cotinus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in well-drained, sandy soils, though very adaptable. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in early spring. Prune annually after flowering. |
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History
| History | This genus was classified by Linnaeus to contain species native to southern Europe, the Canary Islands, North Africa and western Asia. This particular hybrid is among the offspring of C. multiflorus, sweet broom, and C. scoparius, Scotch broom, collectively known as the Dallimore hybrids. These were developed at the Royal Botanical Garden at Kew and named for their breeder, W. Dallmiore. |
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| Lore | The brooms are shrubs that were actually used to make brooms or "besomes" in the Old World. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Minstead Scotch Broom produce flowers?
Spring to early summer
Is Minstead Scotch Broom evergreen or deciduous?
Minstead Scotch Broom is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Minstead Scotch Broom?
Minstead Scotch Broom is Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing.
Is Minstead Scotch Broom resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Minstead Scotch Broom grow?
Minstead Scotch Broom has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Minstead Scotch Broom?
Minstead Scotch Broom grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Minstead Scotch Broom in my landscape?
Minstead Scotch Broom is suitable for: Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Hillside.
How can I use Minstead Scotch Broom in my garden design?
An ideal background shrub that is large enough to block out offending views. Nicely fills corners or encloses water features with its open spreading habit. Light pink adds brightness to dull corners and buildings painted dark green or gray. Ideal plant in larger shrub beds adjacent to lawns.
What color are Minstead Scotch Broom flowers?
Minstead Scotch Broom produces Purplish-pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Minstead Scotch Broom?
Minstead Scotch Broom has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Minstead Scotch Broom?
Good companion plants for Minstead Scotch Broom include: Heather (Calluna); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Lilac (Syringa); Smoke Bush (Cotinus).
How do I care for Minstead Scotch Broom?
Thrives in well-drained, sandy soils, though very adaptable. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in early spring. Prune annually after flowering.
What is the history of Minstead Scotch Broom?
This genus was classified by Linnaeus to contain species native to southern Europe, the Canary Islands, North Africa and western Asia. This particular hybrid is among the offspring of C. multiflorus, sweet broom, and C. scoparius, Scotch broom, collectively known as the Dallimore hybrids. These were developed at the Royal Botanical Garden at Kew and named for their breeder, W. Dallmiore.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.