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CYTISUS x praecox 'Hollandia'
Commonly known as Warminster broom
Pink
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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EvergreenIn milder climates. Simple leaves to 2cm (¾in) long which are often shed on older plants
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightRounded shrub with arching, slender branches. Produces flowers, 1.5cm (½in) long in axillary clusters.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun
CYTISUS x praecox 'Hollandia'
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Additional Features
Good to knowAttractive to bees and other insects.
Pests & DiseasesGall mites.
Place of originGarden origin. -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSuitable for open site, slightly back from the seaSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets) -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Cytisus - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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