European Broom

European Broom Care

Cytisus Scoparius

What is the plant

The broom plant (Cytisus scoparius) grows as a hardy, deciduous flowering shrub. Thin branches arch upward, reaching maximum heights of 6 feet. In the spring, the shrub becomes covered with small, bright yellow flowers. Also known as Scotch broom, this prolific bloomer makes an attractive choice for home gardeners who want a showy, low-maintenance shrub. Unfortunately, Scotch broom also spreads rapidly and may become invasive.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -12°C

Hardiness zone

7 - 8

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the broom plant only twice per month, and only if there is no rain. Deep, slow waterings are best. Use a soaking or drip hose to let water seep into the ground.
Pruning
To help give the plant a tidier look, you may want to prune or pinch off the spent flowers.
Sunlight
Expose your broom plant to a minimum of six hours of sunlight per day.

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Soil
Amend the soil if it is very wet and heavy, such as clay soil. The broom plant thrives in dry, sandy soils. Work sand into the soil to a depth of 12 inches around the broom plant.
Temperature
Plants are hardy to about -20°c
Additional
Poisonous. The plant is of extremely low or zero toxicity