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Cytisus Lena Broom Shrub – Drought Tolerant, 3L Pot
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This fully hardy, deciduous Cytisus 'Lena' shrub delivers vibrant red and yellow flowers in early spring and late summer. Read more
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Cytisus Lena Broom Shrub – 3L Pot, Drought Tolerant
This fully hardy, deciduous Cytisus 'Lena' shrub delivers vibrant red and yellow flowers in early spring and late summer. Supplied as a 3 litre pot-grown plant, it thrives in poor, dry soils and is ideal for sunny banks, borders, and slopes. Maximum height: 1.2m; spread: 1.5m after 10–20 years.
Key Features
- Low-maintenance and requires pruning after flowering
- Drought tolerant; suitable for poor, sandy, or rocky soils
- Recognized with RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- Benefits pollinators with nectar-rich blooms
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in full sun with well-drained soil
- Minimal watering once established
- Best for gardens seeking wildlife support and erosion control
FAQs
- Will it survive UK winters? Yes, fully hardy to -15°C.
- Does it attract pollinators? Yes, flowers benefit bees and insects.
- How much maintenance? Very low; prune after flowering to maintain shape.
Common questions
Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
UK-wide from our Fife nursery, packed for plant-safe delivery. Larger orders travel on pallets — shipping is calculated at checkout.
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