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Cytisus scoparius Ruby

Cytisus scoparius Ruby
Common Broom, Scotch Broom, European Broom

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The 3 young plants didn't flower well the first year and then withered away. I ended up pulling them out.

Catherine, 05/06/2024

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A small and compact bush. In late spring, it produces an abundance of ruby-red flowers. It thrives in poor soil.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Cytisus scoparius 'Ruby' is a small bush with a compact habit. Highly floriferous, it produces a profusion of ruby-red flowers in late spring.

 

This 1.5m (5ft) tall broom has a globose habit. It is quite compact with a light appearance. Its flexible stems bear narrow, single, alternate, deciduous, green leaves, 6 to 10mm (0.2 to 0.4 in) long. In May, clusters of papilionaceous flowers, about 2cm (0.8 in) in diameter, gather at the ends of the branches. Fruits then develop into black pods. The fruit pods can cause staining to pathways, buildings, and cars. Prune it after flowering.

Easy to grow, Cytisus scoparius 'Ruby' adapts well to any light, poor, well-drained soil, preferably slightly acidic, in a sunny position. Not demanding, it will be satisfied with a severe pruning after flowering to avoid fruiting, which quickly exhausts the plant. This also helps to keep a compact habit that does not become bare at the base. Its lifespan is quite short, around 5 to 8 years.

Plant with dwarf conifers, spindles, and perennial geraniums, in flower beds, rockeries, slopes, and wild gardens.

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Cytisus scoparius Ruby (Flowering) Flowering
Cytisus scoparius Ruby (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

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

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 2 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Cytisus

Species

scoparius

Cultivar

Ruby

Family

Fabaceae

Other common names

Common Broom, Scotch Broom, European Broom

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference78159111

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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 -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil type 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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