Sister Rosie common broom
Cytisus scoparius 'Sister Rosie'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry or moderate or wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Attracts
Notes
'Sister Rosie' common broom (Cytisus scoparius 'Sister Rosie') is a shrub for borders, slopes, and bee gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It has an arching shape and grows at a rapid rate. Fragrant flowers open from early to late spring and attract bees.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Sea holly, and Briar rose.