CYTISUS scoparius 'LENA'

'Broom'. Vigorous shrub, yellow, orange and red flowers.

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Maintenance advice : After the flowering, remove about 2/3 of the lenght of the branches to create harmonious shapes and to keep it compact. Remove its fruits in pods which are causing tiredness.
Botanical/Horticultural origin : Horticultural origin; bred in Kew Gardens, London (GB) before 1973
Use group : Sträucher
Height at 10 years : 1,5 m
Width at 10 years : 1 m
Growth : Fast
Fragrance : Yes
Exposure : Full sun
Evergreen/Deciduous : Deciduous
Shape : bushy
Colour of leaves : Green
Colour of flowers : Red/yellow
Soil type : Garden soil
Uses : Free standing specimen

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In May-June, it beares a large amount of orange red and orange yellow flowers. Dense and compact vegetation. Melliferous plant.