Deciduous Shrub – Scotch Broom ‘Minstead’

Scotch Broom ‘Minstead’

Botanical name: cytisus scoparius ‘minstead’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 4-6 ft in height with a spread of 5-6 ft 

Bloom time: spring, summer

Hardy zone: zones 5-8 

Flower color: pink, white

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size during dormancy in the late winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the fall or winter months 

Landscape use: hedge, container plant, foundation planting, mediterranean gardens 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: fragrant blooms, attracts pollinators, disease resistant, cold hardy 

Watering instructions: allow the top several inches to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring as the shrub is coming out of dormancy 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: coneflower, salvia, blanket flower, lavender 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: yes