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Scotch Broom

Cytisus 'burkwoodii'  • 

'Burkwoodii'is a flowering deciduous shrub that has a rounded form with slender shoots and fan-like leaves. Flowers are dark pink with yellow-edges and present from May to June. Some nurserymen report that this plant is not easily transplanted, while others disagree. Caution: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction.

Blooms late spring-early summer, fragrant deer resistant.

Part sun to full sun, moderte water, avoid overwatering. Hardiness zone 6-8, pH 5-8. Tolerates sand to clay.

Properties

Height
1 - 150 cm
Color
Soil type
Loam, Sand
Sunlight
Full sun
PH
Acid
Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness
Hardy