Cytisus purgans — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Cytisus purgans

Cytisus Purgans

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A note from PlantMom

Warminster broom shows strong resistance to disease and is usually not susceptible to illnesses. As for care, this plant is fairly low maintenance. Planted outdoors it needs only light watering, and larger specimens generally do not need pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Warminster broomt is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not require much prior care experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Cytisus Purgans.

Light

Warminster broom does best in places with abundant sunlight throughout the day. Proper sunlight supports its healthy growth and development. Its origins in open habitats reinforce its need for unobstructed light. However, excessive light can stress the plant and restrict growth, while too little light may prevent it from flowering.

Temperature

Warminster broom is native to temperate regions and grows best at temperatures of 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 ℃). For optimal growth, adjust temperatures seasonally to reproduce this natural range.

Fertilizer

The timing of fertilizing Warminster broom is important. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue doing so once a month until early summer. Fertilizer encourages attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant periods and active growth.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Cytisus
Family
Leguminosae
Hardiness Zone
6-9
Mature Height
1.22 m to 1.83 m
Mature Spread
1.52 m to 1.83 m
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Pink, Cream
Flower Size
2.54 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Summer
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer
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Cytisus purgans leaf
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Cytisus purgans leaf
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Cytisus purgans flower
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Cytisus purgans flower
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Cytisus purgans fruit
PLATE 05 · fruit
Cytisus purgans fruit
PLATE 06 · fruit
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