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Cytisus x kewensis

Cytisus kewensis
Kew Broom

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A small, spreading variety of broom. In late spring, it produces a profusion of cream-white flowers with yellow hearts.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20.5°C
Dry resistance
Average
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Cytisus x kewensis is a small creeping bush with a spreading habit. In late spring, it produces a profusion of cream-white flowers with yellow centres.

 

It is about 30 to 50cm (12 to 20in) tall, spreading up to 1.5m (5ft) or more, with a prostrate habit. It is quite compact with a light appearance. The flexible stems bear narrow, alternate, dark green deciduous leaves, 6 to 10mm (0.2 to 0.4in) long. In May, clusters of papilionaceous flowers appear, gathered in the axils of the leaves. They are cream-white with pale-yellow centres, and about 2cm (1in) in diameter. Prune it after flowering to maintain its distinctive habit.

Easy to grow, Cytisus x kewensis adapts well to any light, poor, well-drained soil, preferably slightly acidic, in a sunny location. Not demanding, it will be satisfied with a severe pruning after flowering to avoid exhausting the plant through fruiting. This also helps to maintain a compact habit that does not become bare at the base. Its lifespan is relatively short, around 5 to 8 years. Cytisus x kewensis is the result of hybridisation between C. ardoinoi and C. multiflorus, hence its abundant flowering.

Cytisus x kewensis pairs well with dwarf conifers, spindle trees, and perennial geraniums, offering beautiful, maintenance-free flower scenes in beds, rockeries, slopes, and wild gardens.

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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 x kewensis in pictures

Cytisus x kewensis (Flowering) Flowering
Cytisus x kewensis (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit creeping
Growth rate normal

Flowering

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

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Cytisus

Species

kewensis

Family

Fabaceae

Other common names

Kew Broom

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 7816631

Planting and care

Plant in spring or autumn in any light and well-drained soil, preferably slightly acidic, in a sunny location. Choose its location carefully as it does not like to be moved. Not very 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. If the plant is damaged during a severe winter, cut back any blackened stems to the base. The lifespan is rather short, around 5 years.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -20.5°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-draining

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Dry resistance Average
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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