Sister Rosie
Cytisus scoparius 'Sister Rosie'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-4 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000 hours |
| Life expectancy | 5-10 years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil type | Sandy, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Elliptic (Oval tapering ends) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Pink, Red |
| Fruit | Legume |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Seed, semi-hardwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Lavender, Rosemary |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water sparingly; do not overwater
Maintenance
Prune lightly after blooming
Cleanup
Cut back dead wood in late winter
Notes
Drought-tolerant blooming shrub