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Cytisus praecox Albus

Cytisus praecox Albus
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My broom received at the end of August now only has black stems, is this normal? Should I cut them back?

Maëlenn, 25/09/2024

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Value-for-money
Small and well-branched bush, compact and floriferous. From March, it produces an abundance of fragrant white flowers.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Description

Cytisus praecox 'Albus', also known as early broom, forms a well-branched and compact bush, which is highly floriferous. From March, it produces an abundance of white flowers.

 

This 1.2m (4ft) tall broom develops a branched, dense habit, but with a light appearance due to the sparsity of its leaves. The flexible and woody stems bear deciduous, single, alternate, narrow, silky, green leaves, 6 to 10mm (0.2 to 0.4in) in length. From March, highly fragranced white papilionaceous flowers of about 2cm (1in) in length, gather in clusters. Then fruits develop into black pods. The fruit pods can stain whatever they fall on, so prune the bush after flowering.

Easy to grow, Cytisus praecox 'Albus' adapts well to any light and well-drained soil, preferably slightly acidic, in a sunny location. Not demanding, it will be satisfied with a severe pruning after flowering to avoid fruiting which quickly exhausts the plant. This also helps to maintain a compact habit that does not become bare at the base.

Plant Cytisus praecox 'Albus' in rockeries, slopes, and wild gardens, alongside dwarf conifers, spindles, and perennial geraniums.

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Broom, *Cytisus*: planting, pruning, maintenance
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by Virginie T. 13 min.
Broom, *Cytisus*: planting, pruning, maintenance
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Cytisus praecox Albus (Flowering) Flowering
Cytisus praecox Albus (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time March to April
Flower size 2 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Cytisus

Species

praecox

Cultivar

Albus

Family

Fabaceae

Other common names

Broom

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7815961

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Planting and care

Plant in spring or autumn in any light and well-drained soil, preferably slightly acidic, in a sunny location. Limestone is tolerated. Choose its location carefully as it does not like to be moved. Not demanding, it will be satisfied with severe pruning after flowering to avoid fruiting which quickly exhausts the plant. This also helps to maintain a compact habit that does not become bare at the base. If the plant is damaged during a severe winter, cut back any blackened stems to the base. The lifespan is quite short, around 5 years.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-draining

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to August
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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