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SISTER REDHEAD®

Scotch Broom

Cytisus scoparius

'SMNCSAB'

PP#30,214

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  • Outstanding color
  • Drought tolerant
  • Deer resistant
Description

Scarlet blooms for spring. Make a bold choice for spring color: Sister Redhead® cytisus. Festooned with bright red flowers with the barest touch of yellow on the tips; fine textured foliage contributes interest the rest of the season. Like other cytisus, this sun-loving, drought tolerant plant is highly deer resistant.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
3 - 4'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Red
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

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.

  • Grower Sheet: Sister Redhead™ Cytisus
  • Tag: Sister Redhead™ Cytisus
  • Benchcard: Sister Redhead™ Cytisus
  • Spec Sheet: Sister series of Cytisus spec sheet

    • Features: Compact, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant, Heat tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Cytisus, Common name: Scotch Broom, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Red flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Compact, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant, Heat tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Cytisus, Common name: Scotch Broom, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Red flowers, Green foliage