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Cytisus x dallimorei 'Lilac Time'

Family Leguminosae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H2 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Cytisus x dallimorei 'Lilac Time' (Scotch broom) bears showy, faded purple and fragrant blooms during late spring. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and fine in texture. Cytisus x dallimorei 'Lilac Time' (Scotch broom) has smooth bark.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, cut flowers and hedge.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. Cytisus x dallimorei 'Lilac Time' tolerates drought and salt.
Cautions Be advised that Cytisus x dallimorei 'Lilac Time' (Scotch broom) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.