This shrub has upright stems with slender arching branches that form an open vase habit. It has divided mid-green leaflets and the profuse yellow, red or crimson pea-shaped flowers appear in a raceme from late spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10

Cytisus scoparius is naturally found in Europe growing in woodlands or mountain pastures and along roadside verges in well-drained moderately fertile poorer soils in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. 

Common Broom is a vigorous shrub that is grown for its flowers and habit. It is planted along garden borders for winter colour or grown in patio pots and tubs. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 1-2 years and is moderately long lived. This hardy plant is used in large rock gardens and once established it tolerates neglect and lives for up to 20 years. ID 385

Note:
Care should be taken when planting in sensitive areas as the seeds germinate readily and the plant may become a weed.

Cytisus (SI-ti-sus) scoparius (skõ-PAH-ree-us)

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)