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Cytisus scoparius 'Burkwoodii'

 
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Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cytisus (SIT-is-us) (Info)
Species: scoparius (sko-PAIR-ee-us) (Info)
Cultivar: Burkwoodii

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

9 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen
Deciduous

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive shokami2 On May 22, 2008, shokami2 from Coos Bay, OR (Zone 8a) wrote:

This is a lovely bush. beautiful flowers in late spring, very hardy to what ever mother nature has afforded it. always green. Right now mine is about 5x5 and i love it! not at all invasive like the ordinary yellow scotch.

Positive berrygirl On Apr 17, 2006, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

I submitted a pic of my year-old plant. The yellow and red blooms are pretty and long-lasting. This plant is really care-free and both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. Mine is growing in part-shade and is not at all invasive like its kin. It has the surprising added bonus of fragrance!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Braselton, Georgia
Lexington, Kentucky
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Brooklyn, New York
Byron, New York
Asheville, North Carolina
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Cleveland, Ohio
Williamsburg, Ohio (2 reports)
Coos Bay, Oregon
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania



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