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Cytisus 'Lena'

Family Leguminosae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H2 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Cytisus 'Lena' (broom) bears showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blooms during mid spring to early summer. This shrub is spreading in form and has medium green foliage that is matte, fine textured and semi-evergreen. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. Cytisus 'Lena' tolerates salt.
Cautions The growth rate of Cytisus 'Lena' (broom) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Cytisus 'Lena' (broom) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.