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cytisus lena

Cytisus 'Lena' is a lovely compact variety of broom, reaching just 1.2m in height. It has masses of vibrant red and yellow flowers in the spring. Grow as a feature shrub or even as a low hedge - it has a spreading nature making it an ideal hedge. Grow cytisus in well drained soil in a sunny position. It can be pruned after flowering (which encourages the plant to grow to a specific shape as it does not waste effort producing seeds).  

A compact broom with red and yellow flowers

Cytisus ?Lena? is a colourful shrub in early summer, when its pea-like flowers are a blaze of orange, red and gold. Awarded an RHS AGM for its garden performance, this reliable Broom has an upright, somewhat arching habit, which can be pruned as a low hedge.