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Cytisus scoparius flower
Broom (Cytisus scoparius)

Broom (Cytisus scoparius)

Common Broom, or Scotch Broom, is found on dry sandy sites across the UK. It prefers full sun and neutral to acidic soils. There are many horticultural cultivars, but native Broom produces attractive pea-like yellow flowers from spring through the summer, providing a boon for a range of pollinating insects. All parts of the plant are poisonous to humans, however! Like all the native plants we sell, our Broom is grown in the UK from UK seed. Scroll down for more details...
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We sell plants in 9cm pots in multiples of 5 and larger plants individually.

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Broom (Cytisus scoparius)

Broom grows quickly to around 1.5m and is a helpful plant to stabilise and cover poor soils. It's tolerant of dry conditions and heat.

It's an invasive plant in North America and New Zealand, but native to western and central Europe - the photos were taken in Greece, where this particular plant seemed to be a favourite of Carpenter bees.

Broom was actually used as a broom, and other past uses include as an ointment for gout. It also features variously in both English and Welsh folklore. In more recent times Cytisus scoparius, originally known as Planta genista, gave the Plantagenets their name and emblem.

Our broom plants are Scottish and supplied either in multiples of 5 as good sized plants in 9cm pots, or individually in 2 litre pots.

Suppliers: RV Roger Ltd

See our planting and size guide for details and tips on planting Broom plants.

Size

  • Ultimate Height

    1.5m

  • Ultimate Spread

    1.5m

  • Time to Ultimate Height

    5 years

Soil

  • Type

    Loam, sand

  • pH

    Neutral, acid

Situation

  • Position

    Sheltered or exposed

  • Sunlight

    Full sun

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