Scotch Broom 'Lena' 3 Gallon

Cytisus scoparius 'Lena'

Scotch Broom is a low maintenance, flowering shrub family with a round, mounding habit and thin, green stems that are riotous with fragrant, pea-flowers in late spring/early summer. 'Lena' is a non-invasive hybrid (C. scoparius x C. dallimorei) variety named for its creator, Herr Lena. It displays maroon buds that burst into reddish-orange and bright yellow flowers. Excellent in dry, well-drained soil planted in groups or as a hedge. Small, bright green foliage on the stems gives Broom a fine texture, and unique profile in the garden. This is an excellent choice for dry butterfly or cottage gardens. These plants tend to thrive on neglect once established, using them in drier, sandy areas such as rock gardens, mixed borders with little irrigation, and containers. Plant in well-drained, sandy soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1" of water once a week the first year. Prune or shear back immediately after flowering to control size, and remove stray shoots or damaged limbs anytime. Remove 1/4 of old stems from the base each year. Feed at least twice during the growing season with a slow release fertilizer in early spring and again mid-summer. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2" to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature.

• Full Sun
• 2-4' h x 2-4' w
• Deer Resistant
• Cut Flower