Sister Redhead® Scotch Broom (Cytisus)
Shrub
- Stunning spring color! Bold red blooms.
- Elegant green stems create a textural effect.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 5-8, sun, 4' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent: USPP 30,214
Common name: Scotch broom
Zone: 5 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4' tall and wide
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rare & unusual, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, dry soils, drought tolerant, deer resistant
Uses: Specimen, flower gardens, backdrop, landscaping
How to Grow
Light: Full sun
Water: Dry to average
Space: 3 - 4'
Fertilizing: Little fertilizer is needed.
Winterizing: No special treatment is required; leave intact and avoid areas that are wet in winter.
Maintenance & Pruning: Blooms on old wood, which means that any pruning should be done after bloom. If plants become thin and scraggly, cut back to just a few inches high after bloom for a flush of lush new growth.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.