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‘Hollandia’

Scotch Broom

Cytisus scoparius

'Hollandia'

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  • Spring color
  • Drought tolerant
  • Deer resistant
Description

This broadly rounded shrub produces rose-pink, pea-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer.

USDA Zone
6 - 8 (-10°F/-23°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
3 - 6'
Width
3 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Thrives in rocky, dry soils - good drainage is a must.

Pruning

Prune to shape after flowering if desired. Remove oldest stems periodically to encourage new growth, which flowers most prolifically.

Uses

Specimen; container gardens; mixed borders.

Growing Tips

Cytisus is highly deer resistant and thrives best in dry, sunny conditions. We do not recommend it for the Northwest.

Features: Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Cytisus, Common name: Scotch Broom, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Cytisus, Common name: Scotch Broom, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage