Cytisus scoparius - maritimus (Maritime Broom)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spreading arching
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Summer early), Dark green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Cytisus scoparius cultivation notes: Broom flourishes in moderately fertile well drained soils, especially if sandy - avoiding very dark fertile soils. Plant in a full sun - a dry south facing bed is good. Prune dead heads after flowering, avoiding old wood - prune to shape sparingly.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Scented blossom; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap; Invasive/spreading root growth.

Design & Plant Use for Cytisus scoparius:
  • Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
  • Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils


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