{"title":"Cytisus Plants","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cytisus-allgold","title":"Cytisus 'Allgold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cytisus is a variety of plant with longer stalks that hold thin green leaves of about 2 cm in length. During blooming, these stalks are filled with golden flowers that stretch the length of the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe flowers appear on stalks and branches of a beautiful deep-green colour. The flowers form in pea-like shapes and attract a number of pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis plant prefers more acidic soils and full sunlight. In order to get the most out of this plant it is also suggested that after the flowering season, the plant should have new growth pruned back, a recommended 20-50% of the branches. They should be trimmed early and with regularity every year, so that the older woodier growth is not cut in later pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThey also prefer well-drained soils and can be put in positions where they are more exposed to the elements.  In addition, they are hardy plants and can endure most freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAfter being established, they are relatively drought-resistant and good to use as accents in decorative rock garden areas, in medium-sized flower beds and in dry hillside areas as a landscaping plant. They are also relatively disease- and pest-free.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893497598286,"sku":"CNPLANTS_CYTPRA_9CM_#1_GD","price":4.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/CNPLANTS_CYTPRA_WEB_f62fec38-3ae8-4130-b0c1-533f6da51613.jpg?v=1740414301"},{"product_id":"cytisus-apricot-gem","title":"Cytisus 'Apricot Gem'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCytisus Apricot Gem is a semi-evergreen shrub that will add a vibrancy through the orange-yellow colour in the plants flowers once Spring and Summer come around. The dark green foliage is the feature that brings out that bright colour, largely due to the darker shade of green that the foliage possesses throughout. Cytisus should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in full sun at the best of times. This shrub should be watered once a week to ensure that the plant can continue thriving and producing the colour it can provide. Avoid waterlogging it at any point, though as this will cause unnecessary damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893497860430,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_CYTAGE_9CM","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Cytisus_20Apricot_20Gem_200.jpg?v=1740414295"},{"product_id":"cytisus-fulgens","title":"Cytisus 'Fulgens'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCytisus Fulgens is a small shrub that is ideal for any part of the garden. Its compact size is ideal for filling gaps in beds and borders and makes this the ideal shrub for brightening up the patio in pots and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlso known as Common Broom, this shrub has an upright growing habit. It produces upright green stems that bear small, dark-green, three-palmate leaves from spring to autumn. In late spring, bright, fragrant, yellow-orange flowers adorn the plant, making it a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis is a low maintenance garden shrub that grows well left to its own devices. Plant in full sun and ensure the soil is well drained. Cytisus Fulgens doesn’t cope well with waterlogged soil and hates being transplanted, so pick your spot carefully!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893498188110,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_CYTFUL_9CM","price":7.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/01_20Cytisus_20Fulgens.jpg?v=1740414309"},{"product_id":"cytisus-goldfinch","title":"Cytisus 'Goldfinch'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003eThe “Goldfinch” is an evergreen perennial. It is tolerant of many soil types and can grow in poor soil areas, however it prefers sunny areas only. In older plants the narrow and short green leaves may be noticeably reduced in number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003eThe blooms on this plant are of a pea-shaped variety and the colours are spectacular. Depending on the amount of sun and warmer weather, they most frequently arrive in the months of April and May. Two keel petals with red sides and yellow tips are enclosed by two outer petals with vibrant pinks and crimson reds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003eLike other similar Cytisus plants, it should be cut back after flowering, with anywhere from 20% to 50% of the new growth removed in order to encourage vigorous blooming the following season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003eThey are a favorite of some of the pollinators like bees and butterflies. And they are mostly disease and pest free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003eThis shrub offers a shorter, but bushy growth and thus are good to use in areas where a lower canopy is desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003eOnce established, they can survive in drought conditions and most soil types. 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It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained, acidic soil. Broom doesn’t cope well with overly wet soil, so ensure the area doesn’t get waterlogged in poor weather. It also doesn’t tolerate transplanting, so choose your spot carefully and avoid moving it again if possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePerfect for growing in beds, borders, pots, and containers, Cytisus Hollandia is drought tolerant and hardy to UK temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893498614094,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_CYTHOL_9CM","price":7.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/01_20Cytisus_20Hollandia_ff848df4-aa76-4998-90e7-69ca6f7f60ce.jpg?v=1740414291"},{"product_id":"cytisus-jessica","title":"Cytisus 'Jessica'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoasting evergreen foliage and masses of red and pink flushed yellow flowers in spring, Cytisus Jessica is a versatile shrub that suits almost any outdoor space. It grows well in beds and borders and is suitable for container gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCytisus Jessica is also known as Scotch Broom and is an undemanding plant to look after. It prefers a sunny spot in well-draining soil but doesn’t tolerate waterlogging or transplanting well. This is a hardy, drought tolerant shrub that can withstand even the harshest of UK winter temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePruning after flowering encourages even more blooms the following season. The highly fragrant flowers are bursting with nectar, making them irresistible to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. 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It also grows well in containers, where it can be used to brighten up patios and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCytisus La Coquette is relatively hardy and drought resistant, so doesn’t require much maintenance to look its best. It flourishes in a south or west-facing spot where it can soak up the sun’s rays all day long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a growers pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893500154190,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_CYTLCO_9CM","price":9.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/01_20Cytisus_20La_20Coquette_66282af0-5776-4450-99df-d51e8cdc0723.jpg?v=1740414292"},{"product_id":"cytisus-lena","title":"Cytisus 'Lena'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe “Lena” is an evergreen perennial. It is tolerant of many soil types and can grow in poor soil areas, however it prefers full sun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe leaves are relatively small and palmate. In older plants the narrow and short green leaves may be noticeably reduced in number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe blooms on this plant are of a pea-shaped variety and the colours are spectacular. In addition, they have a delightful fragrance. Depending on the amount of sun and weather, the flowers open in the months of May and June. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLike other similar Cytisus plants, it should be cut back after flowering, with anywhere from 20% to 50% of the new growth removed in order to encourage vigorous blooming the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOnce established, they can survive in drought-prone and coastal areas and most soil types. For this reason, they are good to plant as landscaping accents in open cottage settings and other areas where landscaping accents are desired. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThey are a favorite of some of the pollinators, especially bees. And they are mostly disease and pest free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis varietal has a shorter height than other similar shrubs, but satisfactory broom growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAnd thus are good to use in areas where a lower canopy is desired, like in an informal garden or flower border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893500219726,"sku":"9CM_CYTLENA_#1_GD","price":9.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3L pot","offer_id":53066957848910,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_CYTLENA_3L","price":17.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/00_GardenersDream_Web_Cytisus_Lena.jpg?v=1741252456"},{"product_id":"cytisus-red-favourite","title":"Cytisus 'Red Favourite'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Broom, Cytisus Red Favourite is a hardy deciduous shrub for any area of the garden. 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Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893501432142,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_CYTREF_9CM","price":7.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/01_20Cytisus_20Red_20Favourite_72ee196d-f780-4f58-8b92-27c1b59a87a0.jpg?v=1740414298"},{"product_id":"cytisus-ruby","title":"Cytisus 'Boskoop Ruby'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCytisus ‘Boskoop Ruby’ Broom is a compact, deciduous flowering shrub with small leaves produced on branches that give a vase-like shape to the plant. This unusual easy to grow broom plant is suitable for beginners as it is easy to grow and requires low maintenance once established. It will grow over 1 metre tall and will be resistant to drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAbout the flowers of this Broom, Boskoop Ruby blooms masses of small pea-like rich ruby-red colour flowers that create such a dazzling display, cherished by everyone. Ruby brooms are happiest in full sun and prefer well-drained acidic soil. One needs to be cautious because parts of this plant are toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis is a dense hardy shrub that will look lovely if small white stone are placed around its base. It will decorate small gardens, coastal gardens and is ideal for natural landscapes. Once the flowers fade, pruning broom plants by two thirds will encourage the fresh shoots for new flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSupport the roots with a mulch to suppress weed and retain moisture. Add a general-purpose fertiliser annually to provide vital nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBoskoop Ruby broom shrubs have small (2 cm) semi-evergreen leaves. 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Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893503332686,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_CYTSPL_9CM","price":7.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/01_20Cytisus_20Splendens_91e03876-2bf5-4ea8-bdd5-b4df1c43bc9a.jpg?v=1740414296"},{"product_id":"cytisus-warminster","title":"Cytisus 'Warminster'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Warminster Broom grows in long stalks that hold thin, green leaves of about 2 cm in length. During blooming, these axillary stalks are filled with hundreds of golden white to yellow, pea-shaped flowers, blanketing the plant in blooms. The flowers have a delicate aroma and attract a number of pollinators, especially bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis plant prefers full sunlight. In order to get the most out of this plant it is also suggested that after the flowering season, the plant should have new growth pruned back, a recommended 20-50% of the branches. They should be trimmed with regularity every year, so that the older, woodier growth is not cut in later pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThey prefer well-drained soils, but can do well in poorer quality soils.  In addition, they are hardy plants and can endure most freezing temperatures. And they are relatively disease- and pest-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAfter being established, they are relatively drought-resistant and good to use as an ornamental in rock garden areas, borders, medium-sized flower beds and in banks or hillside areas as a landscaping plant. 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This plant is ideal for pots, containers, beds, borders and more and should be planted in moist, well drained soil. Regular watering should be carried out until it is established. Finally, placing it in full sunlight are the best conditions to ensure the plant can flourish and thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. 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