Cytisus is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to open sites (typically scrub and heathland) in Europe, western Asia and North Africa.
Brooms Care
Cytisus
What is the plant
Cytisus belongs to the subfamily Faboideae, and is one of several genera in the tribe Genisteae which are commonly called brooms. They are shrubs producing masses of brightly coloured, pea-like flowers, often highly fragrant. Cytisus bears flowers abundantly and it is very colorful, a real ball of golden fire for the most part of spring. Its growth is relatively fast and it adapts well to most soil and climate types. Cytisus only live for a few years, 5 to 7 at most, which means they must be replaced after this beautiful span of time. Cytisus sprigs are used in the pharmaceutical industry. Sparteine is extracted from it for its properties in regulating the heart.
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
5a - 9b
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The first year is the only year where regular watering is needed.
Fertilizer
Broom shrubs don’t need supplemental food in most situations but add iron sulfate in spring where soils are alkaline.
Sunlight
Choose a place in full sun.
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Soil
Select a bed where the soil has been worked deeply and is freely draining. These plants tolerate a range of unpleasant conditions such as windy sites, low fertility and even rocky areas. Avoid wet or boggy soils.
Temperature
The plant can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of −26.1°C (−15°F).
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