What is Cytisus Lena known for?
Commonly called brooms, they are shrubs producing masses of brightly coloured, often fragrant, pea-like flowers. Usually the flowers are white or yellow. Commonly found on open sites (typically scrub and heathland) they are often thought of as drought resistant plants, but will grow almost anywhere. Where to grow broom. Plant broom in any well drained soil, in a sunny spot. Broom does well on poor, stony or sandy soils and can also be planted on a slope.
How do you care for Cytisus Lena?
Plant Cytisus in well-drained soil in a sunny spot, ideally sheltered from strong winds. Pinch out the shoots of young plants to encourage a bushy habit. After flowering, prune annually by cutting back the spent stems to young side-shoots or low buds, avoiding old wood, to promote a strong display the following year. Where & when to plant Cytisus. Position – Full sun. Cytisus is tolerant of wind so can be grown in an exposed site. Soil – Thrives in poor, well-draining, acid soil, though will tolerate light alkalinity so long as the soil is not shallow and chalky.
Do Cytisus come back every year?
Cytisus are easy plants to grow but, to keep them contained and in shape, you will very probably need to prune them after a few years. This should be done straight after flowering to allow time for further new growth to develop through the summer which will then produce next year’s flowers. Plant Cytisus in well-drained soil in a sunny spot, ideally sheltered from strong winds. Pinch out the shoots of young plants to encourage a bushy habit. After flowering, prune annually by cutting back the spent stems to young side-shoots or low buds, avoiding old wood, to promote a strong display the following year.Cytisus or brooms are deciduous or evergreen shrubs which originate from Europe and Africa. They have palm shaped leaves which are mid-green in colour. Cytisus can become leafless as they mature emphasizing the beautiful flowers.