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Welcome spring to your garden with Cytisus praecox ‘Hollandia’ giving you a dazzling and unusual burst of colour. A deciduous shrub with a compact but upright habit, which boasts an abundance of vibrant red-pink and cream blooms from March to May each year. Adding a touch of drama and elegance to any landscape, whether planted as a focal point or massed in borders. Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun, in a south or west facing aspect, this hardy, semi-evergreen shrub requires minimal maintenance once established, making it an excellent addition to low-maintenance landscapes. Its profusion of blooms not only adds visual appeal but also attracts pollinators, bringing your garden to life with activity. Hardy to around -15°C, Cytisus praecox ‘Hollandia’ will reach a mature height and spread of 1.5m, and is a favourite with florists, as a scented, long-lasting addition to arrangements.
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Key Information
Latin Name | Cytisus praecox ‘Hollandia’ 9cm pot |
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Common Name | Broom |
Hardiness | H5 (-10 to -15°C) |
Colour | Red |
Format | 9cm Pots |
Position | Full-Sun |
Foliage | Semi-Evergreen |
Soil Conditions | Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect | South-facing, West-facing |
Scented | Yes |
Drought Tolerant | Yes |
Good for pots | Yes |
Good for pollinators | Yes |
Good for cutting | Yes |
Good for groundcover | Yes |