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    Cytisus 'Minstead'

    Also Known As

    • Minstead Minstead Scotch Broom

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Cytisus 'Minstead' plant details

    Cytisus 'Minstead' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender, purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cytisus 'Minstead'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender, purple and white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cytisus 'Minstead'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Abundant sprays of fragrant blooms of white-flushed lilac and deep purple cover slender stems. Tiny leaves are inconspicuous. Dense clumps make interesting hedge, divider or screen. Deciduous.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Cytisus 'Minstead' plant

    How to Grow Cytisus 'Minstead'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • lavender
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 6'

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    Zones

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    Width: 6'

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
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