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Scotch broom is a deciduous shrub native to Europe but naturalized in the western United States and other areas outside its native range. It is known for its profusion of large, fragrant pea flowers and named for its numerous, bright green, upright-arching branches and stems that resemble sweeping brooms. Sprays of flowers in shades of yellow, creamy white, red and burgundy appear from mid- to late spring, attracting bees. Hairy-edged olive-green seed pods ripen in fall, then turn black in winter.
Scotch broom is very drought tolerant and needs a well-drained sandy soil, although heavier soils curtail invasiveness by curbing self-seeding. Plant as a specimen in mixed borders, or use as a hedge on top of steep slopes and rough banks, or in a large container. Flowers sprays also make nice cut-flower arrangements.
Information source: www.Learn2Grow.com.
Not available for sale in Washington
Genus - Cytisus
Species - Scoparius
Common name - Scotch Broom
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 6 - 8
Height - 5'-7' / 1.50 - 2(5) m
Spread - 5'-5' / 1.50(5) m
Plant type - Small Shrub
Vegetation type - Deciduous
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral
Soil type - Loam, Sand, Well Drained
Water requirements - Average Water
Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bloom season - Spring, late spring
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Yellow
* These seeds cannot be shipped to Wisconsin and Washington State
| Useful Info | |
| Germination | Soak in warm water for 24-48 hours, which should be changed daily. Most seeds swell up when they are soaked, those that do should be sown immediately.<br /> Seeds will usually germinate in 25-30 days. Normally will only germinate with light, GA-3 may promote germination - even in the dark. <br /> Sow Cytisus Scoparius on the surface of a Well drained seed sowing mix at about +22C.<br /> Transplant to final quarters whilst still small. (source: pfaf.org) |
