Sweet Broom
Cytisus x spachianus
SKU
3820
A fuss-free shrub with evergreen foliage on upright branches that softly arch as it matures. Produces bright yellow, sweetly fragrant flowers in late spring. A beautiful specimen when singly planted, however, when planted in mass, it produces a virtual avalanche of color. A great plant for sunny, dry hillside plantings.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SIH-tiss-us spah-chee-AH-nus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing to 6 to 8 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Design Ideas | Take advantage of its fast and easy growing qualities by using it for edges, backgrounds and as single specimens in the garden. Place in corners, at edges of buildings and along fences to add beauty to dull architecture. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Key Feature | Carefree and Colorful |
Adapts to a wide range of soil and moisture conditions; thrives in poor, infertile soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system; tolerates drought and heat when established. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a neat appearance, prune annually after flowering.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 10
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